Here is a poem I wrote for early sobriety:
Early Sobriety For too many years I've been stuck in this familiar dance of control and oblivion secrets and drunken truths justification and regret. And I find myself back here again in early sobriety. This time though it’s not as easy as just saying “I won’t drink” - it’s more nuanced like an abstract painting you want to understand, but can’t quite wrap your mind around. Because this type of early sobriety is different than all the other times. You see this time around I am a little more humble and willing to see the truth. And the truth is overwhelming sometimes. In fact a lot of times I want to numb it away. Instead I sign on to Zoom and listen to the voices of men and women who understand my struggle. I can clearly see the differences between us but I also feel the similarities to my core. And I hold on to that because it’s a reminder that I am not alone.
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