How has recovery influenced the person you are today?
I am a new person, Valley hope showed me to the steps and supported me in the early vulnerable days of recovery. I live my life now by the following principles.
Honesty: Acknowledging the truth about one's addiction.
Hope: Believing in the possibility of recovery.
Faith: Trusting in a higher power or the process of recovery.
Courage: Facing fears and taking action to change.
Integrity: Being truthful and maintaining moral principles.
Willingness: Being open to change and accepting help.
Humility: Recognizing one's limitations and the need for support.
Love: Cultivating compassion for oneself and others.
Discipline: Committing to the recovery process and personal growth.
Acceptance: Embracing reality and letting go of denial.
Service: Helping others as a part of the recovery process.
Perseverance: Continuing to work on recovery despite challenges.
What’s something meaningful you’ve started doing since getting sober that brings you joy or purpose?
I learned that I enjoy sports and hobbies are a good thing to replace spending time and money on. I have been working in the field of Recovery now for almost 9 years and get to share my experience strength and courage with so many others over the years
What goals have you achieved or are working toward because of your recovery?
I have made amends and continue to make amends to my loved ones daily by showing up as a clean and sober person. More travel! I spent way too many years staying close to the dealer and I get to explore the whole world now!
Is there a passion or talent you have pursued in recovery?
I learned that Yoga was a great way to practice mediation and maintain physical health.
People would say things like “be in the moment” and “one day at a time” and that never made any sense to me. I can honestly say that I’ve learned how to do those things today.
In the first six months of sobriety I have restored my relationships with my family and friends, fallen in love with my sober partner, thrived in my career and gotten plugged back in with communities I enjoyed before my addiction.
My passion for reading has turned into a wonderful opportunity of reading for a network that helps others. I am now two years into my volunteer work and absolutely love it!
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