Times Own Plan

There comes a point in recovery from whatever you’re battling when you just never want to go back to that place you where. Maybe it’s drugs or alcohol, a pattern of narcissistic boyfriends, co-dependent personality; Or maybe it’s self harm, sex or a gambling vice that drove you in to recovery. Regardless of the reason if you put in the time for self healing and self care, you eventually get to a point where you never want to go back. You see this amazing person in the mirror, you never knew was there. Just the thought of returning to that person you once were sickens you. You remember who you were back then and you see just how great things are now and it's not a option to go back.

Robert Downey Jr said it best when asked if he ever still wanted a glass of wine with dinner. His response was, “Sure I do, but then I remember I have plans for Christmas”. Meaning it’s just not worth unraveling your whole life for a simple glass of wine. You’ve come to far at this point.

I say life is better on this side of the bottle because I’ve been in the darkest depths of depression and addiction. Now I’m on the side of self worth, happy and healthy. I actually have a life. I enjoy waking up everyday. I can honestly say it’s way better over here. I don’t know if I’ll ever go back. I can’t make that promise. It’s a every day battle. But as of right now I have plans for this Christmas, next Christmas and the year after. You can get there too. All it takes is one ask for help. Reach out to someone, anyone. There’s people out there who want to and will help. You can do this. I believe in you..

Brian Morgan

Cedar lake, Indiana