I would have never made it through the shattering and disillusioning reality of the Disease of Chronic Addiction if it were not for the support of my family. My children and others never gave up on me and that enabled me to viciously pursue my sobriety and recovery. My God never left me, although at times I left Him due to shame and guilt, soon after I would always run straight back into the comfort of His arms and love. Today I submerge myself in my children, sometimes they even have to kick me out of their water. I enjoy my grandchildren and all the other significant people in my life. Family is everything and they have always been everything. I am also extremely grateful for my extended recovery family, who understood me when no one else could. My brothers and sisters in recovery will always own a piece of my heart. I will forever be eternally grateful to my Father God who is my family and the source of my joy and instinct to continue to prevail.
