I’m sure everyone has a different answer to this question, but maybe we can remind each other and ourselves what’s important to us. Every person has that one passion or hope that keeps them moving on when times get tough and things take a turn for the worst. Throughout my life I have struggled with mental health and substance abuse, the one constant that’s keeps me pushing forwards is music. I don’t have an explanation, I just love music! The different emotions that it can evoke, writing lyrics, playing instruments, discovering new genres, all of it. Most importantly how it can help me through what ever challenges I face. Music gives me confidence, happiness, hope and helps me have the strength to stay focused on being alcohol free. What is your passion or hope that keeps you fighting for a better days?
Life. That is what now drives me. I was so lost and a shell of a man I forgot what it was to live. Now I am doing it all to the fullest but sober.
Life. Bettering myself daily so I do not put my family through the hurt I had done last year. What also keeps me going is not only my own sobriety and being spiritual, but seeing my dad do the same. Seeing a friend or family member change in some of the ways we have, makes it a little more bitter sweet.
Thanks for the share. Keep going!
My hope is found in Christ. He's my reason. He gives me reasons to keep on. Because of Him, I get to live.
I rewind and play the tape. Seeing where I was and what it was like keeps me from going back there.
My family
Now that I’m sober, I love any sort of challenge. Whether it’s a fitness goal or learning something new that’s difficult. When I was an active alcoholic I’d always fantasize on achieving things, but obviously not capable. Now, I find pushing myself to be fun
Just knowing where I’ve been at rock bottom can be enough for me to not use. But sometimes it’s not enough to not drink. Still trying to figure that part out
I would say what keeps me going is it’s for myself and others around me. When I was using I wasn’t my real self and I would regret the next day what I did do. Plus I love living life with a clear mind and not blurred and trying to piece things together from the night before on what I did.
I am also inspired by music…playing, writing, listening. Music is so healing ❤️🩹 for me.
Mine would be hitting up the gym most definitely
My daughter.. I have custody of her and she's my driving force behind everything I do. I live for this child and would do anything just to keep the smile on her face. She's my world and every day I strive to be a better man so she never has to suffer or go through what I put myself through..
Amen sista.