What keeps me sober from alcohol (over 7 years!!)?
For starters, intimacy, connection, and being honest with myself about who I am.
I can dance, sing, love, and speak my t r u e feelings - and I do. Boy, do I! I've learned to connect with others on a deeper level, without avoidance or pretenses. By confronting the root of my own pain, I've eliminated the desire to drink - weird, I know, but it's true.
Wanting to be seen, heard, understood, and loved can cause a lot of pain, but the constant pursuit of self-discovery is a journey worth taking. And then some where along the line things clicked into place.
Part of staying sober is staying vulnerable, being true to myself, and nurturing my heart and soul.
For me, connection is my drug of choice - and I'm thankful for that.
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