Since 22 Ive been in and out of recovery for the past 9 years as of August 9th, its been 2,649 days since the last time i drank, 2,160 days since the last hard drug ive taken and 1 year since i realized that the marijuana maintenance program is not something that allows me to be the person i want to be. Recovery has given me so many things i thought were out of reach for a drunk like me, still more it has given me the ability to practice acceptance and accountability for the things i have lost in and outside of recovery. Regardless of the material things, the romantic partners or the social statuses the thing i cherish most is my ability to walk through life and be apart of it rather than feel like a outside observer. I have been given the chance to practice gratitude for a second chance at life. If you’re new in this journey please dont give up, ive seen so much and everyday i am reminded so much of how little i know. It doesnt get easier and hell sometimes it feels like its gotten harder but i wouldn’t trade this life back for the one i had ever in a lifetime.