I used to be so angry at my previous jobs for not having the “lead” roll. I thought I was good enough. But I wasn’t honest. I drank through work, I stole medications, I didn’t give 100%. On 2 separate occasions the job I had were offering me help, but I was too prideful, too afraid that I walked away from jobs only to get worse. When I got sober, I started a new job, I was the “lead”! I stayed sober, I trained everyone, I understood my coworkers better because I work the steps. And then the fear came back. And so I prayed hard. There were small things happening when the new manager came in, things that in my head I was sure I was going to be asked to step down from my position. So out of fear I applied myself to another roll. Turns out, I was not going to be asked to step down, that was just my alcoholic brain overthinking and stressing. In the end, that lead position I had, I wasn’t even happy anymore. They offered me more money to stay, but I respectfully declined.
I got the job.! The new roll. I am now starting from the bottom, and it’s such a wonderful and humbling experience. I did not drink over this, I stayed connected to God, and my program. Because of A.A., sponsorship, and working with others, I’ve been able to change my whole life around, this seemed impossible for someone like me.
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This is a beautiful story
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Thanks Kathy. There’s so much more to it but I’m impressed by the consequences of me staying sober. I’m not saying it’s perfect because I have bad moments, but no more bad days.
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Great Job:tada:
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What an amazing journey you’ve had thus far. So excited for you & your future!!! You got this💖
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience your strength and your hope. I’m proud of you.
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