
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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