Day 326

Good morning!  My name is Lauren and I'm a grateful, recovering alcoholic/addict.  I am so excited to see what this year brings.  I started off last year pretty crappy to say the least, but ended up on top.  I had to hit my bottom to get where I am today.  I started a new chapter in my life 10 months ago, but right now I get the chance to continue that life this year.  I love it!  It was nice waking up Jan 1st, and not have a hangover.  Being sober, I have had more opportunities than I ever have before. I got a new job, and have better relationships with everyone important to me. I know everyone has resolutions and people say most don't last very long, but I have more motivation to do anything than ever before.  I have a reason to live now.  I have hope.  Each day, I pray that God will get me through one more day and keep me sober.  Every night I thank Him for his blessings and another day sober.  The above quote says that a new year will bring change.  I am the one that made that change.  It didn't just happen.  Yes, I had a lot of love and support, but ultimately I had to work at it to make the change and make it work.  Things changed because I changed.  I have no control over anything but myself.  I only things I do have control over is myself and how I react to things.  So cheers to a new year and a year of positive change.  Have a great day!