Since then I’ve been “coming out” to friends and family as a clean and sober person living every day in faith and prayer.
I lived SO LONG under the influence of gambling, alcohol, and drugs. I was living a lie. I was in hiding. Drowning myself in vices from which there was seemingly no escape.
That horrible existence was tolerated by society for years, however. In many cases even encouraged. Even though I was slowly killing myself I wasn’t really doing harm to others. In actuality I WAS doing immeasurable harm but I didn’t think I was. Drinking and gambling are perfectly legal activities and as an adult not only are we allowed to do these things we are celebrated in many circles if we do them well.
This is why finally putting an end to those vices feels like a coming out party. I’m “different from my fellows” and that’s okay. Not only is it okay, it’s life-changing and a much more beautiful way to live. It’s where I’ve always longed to be. I’m finally free!
Praise and glory be to God and all the beautiful souls he’s working through to get me to and keep me in a place of peace, love, and tranquility. God bless you all!
Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory. Forever and ever. Amen.