By: Kevin J., Transformations Alumnus
Being Sober was not on my radar. I just wanted my life to stop sucking so badly. I wanted to stop getting arrested,
overdosing, and most of all hurting the people around me I cared for most in this world. I arrived at transformations on February 23rd, 2015, with zero expectations. The people that worked at Transformations listened and I could really relate with them. I started finally taking suggestions for the first time in my life. And wouldn’t you know it, things started to shift for the better.
I turned into one of those people who enjoyed life and had a smile on my face. But I did a few key things in the process. I got connected with a sponsor who took me through the steps. I joined a local church in the area, and I started serving in any way I knew how. Before long, I realized that I wanted to give back to the recovery community and help guide others and share just what was given and shared with me.
I started working with adolescents in recovery. I still work with them today and I have since built a little family of my own. I met a wonderful woman who I would eventually ask to marry me. And guess what? She said “yes.” I found the motivation to finally go back to school and get a degree which I am currently working towards, and my wife and I recently welcomed our son Nolan into the world. My whole life I was a taker. I took from anyone and everyone. Well, since I started giving back, I am now receiving so much more in return. It’s a battle every day. It’s a one-day-at-a-time process but one I am grateful to have a chance every day. Sobriety didn’t change me but living in recovery saved my life.
Kevin J.
Sobriety Date: 2/23/2015
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