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My Path to Help to Sobriety: From Admission to a New Life
I am Oto, 34 years old. My story with alcohol begins at the age of 15, when it first entered my life as a means of entertainment and socialization. However, growing up in a family where I witnessed excessive alcohol consumption by both my grandfather and father, this 'fun' quickly turned into a habit. My environment was filled with arguments, anger, aggression, lies, and disappointment—and this is exactly what laid the foundation for my addiction.
Sinking: When the Disease Took Control
My struggles intensified particularly from the age of 21, when I already had a family of my own. I egocentrically demanded that everyone around me behave exactly as I envisioned. I didn't realize that I was addicted and that this is a disease—one that was slowly making me lose everything: myself, my life, and the people dearest to me.
At Rock Bottom: Losses and Futile Attempts
"I tried countless old and new treatment methods, anti-alcohol vaccines, and visits to psychologists, but every attempt ended in failure, and each time I sank deeper. I lost my job, my family fell apart, and I destroyed my relationships with everyone, even with myself. Regret and shame haunted me constantly, yet I still couldn't stop drinking—it was as if I was covering all my pain with alcohol.
The Turning Point: 12 step Program and the Power strength of Admission
Exactly then, when I could no longer see a way out, 12 step Program and a community of people who once suffered exactly like I did, but who now live with peace and gratitude.
It was there that I learned the most important thing — that true strength of Admission lies in admission and The help.. My recovery only began when I admitted my condition and accepted the support of others.
The Path to Help and Loss of - Discovery
This path was full of difficulties. I saw that an addict's brain constantly repeats familiar, even destructive patterns, because it feels like a kind of 'safety' to it. I realized that before, I was only focused on my desires ('I want') and couldn't see real needs. My egocentrism and heaviness clouded everything, and I always blamed others for my problems, when in fact, it was my own responsibility.
today: Three Years in Sobriety
Today, I have learned to face difficulties and recognize my own role where I previously looked only for others to blame. I have been following this program for three years now, and my life is much calmer, clearer, and healthier. I regained my health, restored my relationships, learned to accept myself, and I feel deep gratitude. I strive to be productive and useful to others.
And most importantly, today I feel — I am alive..
My Path to Help from Dual Addiction to a Fulfilling Life
I am Giorgi, 27 years old. My story is about addiction to alcohol and marijuana. It all started at the age of 14 with occasional alcohol use, but over the years, the frequency increased. Eventually, alcohol lost its effect on me, which led to 'substance replacement,' and I switched to smoking marijuana
Escaping Reality and Its Consequences
Over the years, use was my way of escaping my own thoughts, emotions, complexes, and life’s difficulties. However, this escape came with severe side effects
- Ruined Relationships: My connection with family members was almost completely destroyed
- Inner Struggle: I suffered from an inferiority complex
- Social Isolation: I had unhealthy relationships and struggled to establish new, healthy connections
- Physical Problems: My health had also significantly deteriorated
Instead of facing these problems, I kept choosing the easy way out — substance use. I tried to numb the pain this way, but eventually, I reached a point where even the substances no longer helped
The Turning Point and The Path to Help
At the age of 22 12 step Program entered my life, and I have been following it for four and a half years now. This decision radically changed my life.
The Present: A New Life and Fulfillment
Through the program, I have developed completely new, adequate, and healthy perspectives and values.
- Restored Relationships: My relationships with family members have stabilized and returned to normal.
- A New Friends: I have made new friends with whom I share sincere and healthy relationships.
- Improved Health: Both my physical and mental states have stabilized and improved.
Today, I no longer need mind-altering substances to feel safe, accepted, happy, and enough. I have learned how to enjoy life in healthy ways and to be grateful for what I have.
