Our journey often begins with this question: "Why do you drink?" As written in Under The Influence - A Guide to the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism by James R. Milam, Ph.D., and Katherine Ketcham,
my genes, enzymes, hormones, brain, and other body chemistries work together to create an abnormal and unfortunate reaction to alcohol. This is why I drank.
I found that by going to a sobriety meeting I got a momentary sense of relief from the thirst brought about by my life's problems—those things I thought were making me drink. I realized that attending meetings made me feel good, so naturally, the more I went, the more often I felt good.
When I wasn't in meetings I found relief from my obsession in flea market flipping, transforming the old to new. It became more than a hobby; it was a metaphor for my recovery. Every project was a success, not because of what it became, but because of what I became in the process.
Listen to this episode to learn about how
staying busy isn't just about avoiding a relapse; it's about rediscovering your purpose, your passion, and your potential in sobriety.
