Hi Everybody! My name is Erin, I live in NYC and I am 48 years, with 8 years clean and sober. I worked in the Fashion and Music Industries since I was 21 and after being sick of being sick and tired..I asked for help. This wasn't something easy since my career was about making things happen for other people and also I had been on my own since I was 17. I attended NA meetings (and even AA meetings when my work schedule got to crazy - whatever i could make after 10pm). I also got MusiCares to pay for an addiction therapist since I was broke and had no insurance. The people in my recovery groups were always there when I didn't wanna be therel, telling me it was worth it. I kept going, read books by people in recovery listened to music by people in recovery and I went to a meeting when most days I just wanted to give up and hit a bar. I started feeling different after 30 days, and at 6 months felt stronger day by day. Russell Brand has a book called Recovery and after I read it, it made me realize a lot about myself. I didn't need to be on drugs or alcohol to have a life. And every year it got better and I achieved more goals with every year that passed. I can't lie, at 8 years clean and sober I still have my struggles, my I figure them out with a clear head, and I'm aware of what my actions entail. I find life to be so much better in recovery..the support of people who get me, regardless of their race, social background or career gives me the opportunity to meet people for who they are, which is an addict like me, who lives the best life possible, and gets to feel the feelings and carry on!
Peace, Luv and Recovery!
Erin O