Shout out to Leslie Hickey on 9 years sober!
“It’s been 9 years since I’ve put a needle into my skin on my own accord. On this day, 9 years ago.. I woke up in a car. I was homeless, I was miserable, and I hated myself. I would do anything I could to get a high and I was the most disgusting version of myself and knew it. I was lazy, I was a drain on society, and an embarrassment to my family. That day tho.. that day was different because instead of running to grab a bag of heroin, I went to detox and never looked back again ????
Here’s to turning it all around. From a hopeless drug addict to a hopeful substance abuse counselor. I did it and you can too. I am not unique, nor am I special.. I just decided I wanted more and I went and got it! Am I perfect? God no! I don’t want to be. I still make mistakes daily. Sometimes I make stupid choices. Sometimes I’m the one in the wrong. But every day I try and that’s what makes the difference ?? today, I don’t have a needle in my arm and I call myself out when I do too much. Thank God for second, third, and fourth chances ????” - Leslie
