"An alcoholic in his cups is an unlovely creature." Big Book, p16
I wish I had a then and now picture! Oh wait, I do. My driver's licenses.
In my picture in 2002, I looked like a thug with uncombed hair that was wild and awful. I look like I just woke up. I was expressionless. My face was ruddy from the effects of no sleep, drugs, smoking, gambling and alcohol. I struggled with depression and mania. I cried in fits of rage and yelled at my kids. I was truly an unlovely creature!!
In my picture in 2008, I looked entirely transformed. My hair was straightened, shiny and combed. I was smiling (even after sitting at the DMV). My skin was vibrant and glowing. And one day at a time, my attitude gets better and better.
Thank You Higher Power. Thank You for the gift of living. Thank You for removing my craving for alcohol and for showing me how close I really was to dying. Thank You.
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