Lee
Lee
I was a drunk. I stole
money from my son’s Indian guide popcorn sales for alcohol. I was a
drunk for about 4 to 6 years. I really can’t remember for sure (151
rum will play with your memory.)
I quit getting drunk when my second wife and I got together. I still
drank but only at parties. Even at parties I drank cola most of the
time.
After number two and I broke up I ended up falling in love with women who were
addicts and/or alcoholics. I did use some weed but I did not like
it. It just made me tired. I never used crack or other illegal
drugs.
I had a girl friend that would disappear and the dealers would come to me with
jewelry and I would pay for her drugs and get back her jewelry. She left
me for a dealer. I lived with an addict and bought her drugs to keep her
out of danger. During this time I began getting drunk again. After
a year I quit drinking completely.
I was homeless for a while and lived in a bar. The 151 rum used to call
my name but the urge to drink was gone. I also tended bar with no urge to
drink. No matter how bad things got I did not think about drinking.
On
I know have many friends who are addicts. I help them by being here if
they need someone to talk to. I also help them look inside and find
themselves. I give them reasons to love themselves more than their
addiction. I build their self esteem.
My success in quitting was an attitude change. I looked into my heart and
found that I was a pretty nice guy. I realized that nothing can ruin my
day. No matter how bad things get there is something good that is going
to come out of it. I do not worry about anything. I enjoy life and
I love helping people.
Now you have an idea of who I am, why I am and what I
am.
© Copyright 2002 Lee W. Gaylord
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