January 22, 2021, marked a turning point in my life. I had been in and out of treatment several times, and for the first time ever, I had given up on getting sober. I felt like I was burning in hell; I was trapped in a cell of my own making, with no escape in sight. Then, out of nowhere, I received a call from Grandview. Shelly called to tell me there was a bed open. I saw this as a sign, and without hesitation, I jumped at the opportunity and checked in the very next day. Coming back to Grandview truly changed my life. I regained my hope for a better future, and my focus shifted to living a life of recovery. Implementing the tools I learned and maintaining a connection to my sober community helps keep me grounded. I regularly attend my outpatient groups and work with my healthcare professionals to manage my medication. Every day is not easy, so I do what I can to stay on track. I hold on to my sobriety with patience and understanding. I treat my sobriety softly and gently, like a newborn baby. With care and dedication, I get stronger every day. Recovery is a bright new beginning of my life. I have met a beautiful woman who I love and loves me back. I now work for an amazing company and people trust me completely! My job allows me to give back to people just like me and I am thankful to be where I am. I cannot predict what the future has in store for me, but I’ve chosen the ‘simple life’ for me and my family; nothing complicated. The more moving parts, the more likely something is going to break. My motto is KISS- Keep It Simple, Stupid. To my brothers in recovery, my advice to you is to be easy on yourself. You are important and the world needs you. You have something special to offer that no one else has. Sobriety has created a space in my life to enjoy the things that I am passionate about. I love riding and building dirt bikes. My hobby teaches me to accept and face challenges head on and gives me the space to explore what life has to offer beyond the already paved paths. Getting lost in the mountains is my favorite! I am also moving forward with fulfilling my dream of becoming a pilot. I want to fly, taking my recovery to new heights. Fun Facts about Justin: I once completed a mile run in 5.55 minutes! Pitbull puppies are my weakness. Instructions not included… no Problem! I can build anything without a manual! Comments are closed.
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