#mystorychangetosurrender Aaron

What is your story? Tell us about your story from the beginning to where you are now?

On the 17th March 2020 at 9am I nervously walked into drug and alcohol rehabilitation center after a 14 day meth bender. 

I was extremely under weight, Angry, in denial and hating the world. I struggle to remember the first few weeks into the program. But I do recall I was a complete mess with a deep down shattered soul I couldn't bring myself to admit let alone talk about.

My life had been sucked into a deep dark hole I thought I would never fall into. I'd lost the right to take care of my own daughter. I lost trust and respect from my own parent's, my own siblings, they had wiped their hands clean of me. Although in addiction I simply didn't give a f%#k as long as I had a pocket full of gear I didn't realise this until roughly 3 weeks into recovery when the fog finally lifted and I started doing the suggested things that I did actually care. I now know if I can wake up each day clean and sober I am on my way to successful recovery.

What was the most challenging part about your journey? And what helped you get through?

The most challenging parts of my journey have been being away from my family and 7 year old daughter. And having to find my real self again. The 12 step program and going to meetings have saved my life and really helped me understand why I was an addict and reconnecting with my daughter and family though Facetime is helping me through my recovery

What support systems helped you in your recovery?

Most definitely the rooms and zoom meetings have and will continue to guide me though. I cant recommend them enough.

What advice would you give to someone who is starting their recovery journey?

"Rome wasn't build in a day" Just take it day by day and don't stress about the future. Recovery can be daunting and scary at the beginning but its most definitely worth it.

Before and After

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