Vanessa

Topics: Alcohol Abuse/Binge Drinking, Depression 

“My first experience with alcohol happened at age 18. The very first time I threw up and blacked out, I knew I would do it again. I drank extensively for 10 years, convinced that I was destined to live a life of constant hangovers and regret. During this time I wasted money, lost jobs, and lost a lot of friends. My friends didn’t want me around when I was drinking because they never knew who they were going to get. I got in a car accident, received a DUI, and made many poor sexual choices. Most of all, I lost myself in the ordeal.

I have been working on my emotional sobriety and recovery through AA, AL-ANON, and therapy. My favorite readings right now are meditation books, and I also rely on God, my sponsor, and prayer to help maintain my recovery. I am in a much better place now compared to when I was drinking. I do not overreact as much to things, I remember where I’ve been and I never have to worry about what I might do while blacked out.  I have people in my life who love me and support me very much.”