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I got sober after a judge gave me the choice of either jail for a year or rehab for three months. After 21 years of drinking and 16 years of drugs, on June 21st, 2007, I arrived at Bay Area Recovery Center in Dickinson, Texas. I was there for three months and stayed 2 extra days; I did not want to leave. It was the best summer of my life, summer camp, I became a man.
I have lived a life of Recovery for just over 15 years. I celebrated my 15th AA birthday by throwing myself a Quinceañera. My sobriety has pushed my career. Allowed me to find an alignment with body, mind, and spirit. It has made me a better person. There have been tough times along the way, but I would not change a thing.
SPEAK OUT SPEAK LOUD! Celebrating 15 Years In Recovery & Throwing Myself My Own Quinceañera
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Welcome to the Speak Out Speak Loud section of The Sober Curator, a space echoing Madonna’s call to “Express yourself!” This is where our readers and contributors take center stage, sharing their transformative sobriety journeys. Often, sobriety uncovers hidden talents, abilities, and new avenues of self-expression. By sharing these stories, we not only facilitate personal healing but also offer hope to those still navigating the path of recovery. So, let’s raise our voices, Speak Out, and Speak Loud! In doing so, we combat the silence that often shrouds addiction, offering solace and inspiration. We invite you to share your unique expressions of recovery here—be it through videos, poems, art, essays, opinion pieces, or music. We can’t wait to hear from you! Please email us at thesobercurator@gmail.com or DM us on social!
Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in the Speak Out! Speak Loud! Section are solely the opinions of the contributing author of each individual published article and do not reflect the views of The Sober Curator, their respective affiliates, or the companies with which The Sober Curator is affiliated.
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