#BoldBravery I'm a recovering addict going on 3 years clean June 30th. It was one of the hardest things I struggled and battled with since I was around 12 or 13. It took a lot for me to finally surrender and admit my need for help. That everything I tried failed and that it was my own thinking, behavior, and decisions that kept me using. Addiction is a cunning and baffling disease. It took a lot of bravery, honesty, open mindedness, willingness, and acceptance to allow others to help me and to rely on them and not use no matter what. I'm grateful that I was beaten and became willing to allow God and others work a miracle in me. God saved my life and continues to each day. I'm grateful to be clean! It's not always easy and life on life's terms happens, but I know that know matter what happens I don't have to use and that I have God, a lot of support, and an amazing program that works for me. I've met many great people in recovery and amazing friends. All these people help me as well as I help others. Deffinately a blessing! There's many things I've done in my life I could consider being brave. But this is the one I decided to share. I want everyone to know that all of them are brave. Each day they wake up, Each time they go out in the world being who they are and wanting to do their best to be good and to be their selves. Any time you make the attempt to do whats right or to make someone happy or to be a blessing you are brave. Just wanted to share all this with you and thank you for reading. Have a blessed day! Anthony P