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Ex-Alcoholic Still in Recovery

Created by Lucian Wilhite Jr.
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Ex-Alcoholic Still in Recovery

Hi, My name is Lucian Wilhite Jr. I started drinking at an early age. Alcohol was a big problem in my life. when I turned seventeen I killed a man. If I had'nt been drinking I don't think I could do what I did all those years ago. I served my time but as soon as I got out I was back with my old friend the bottle. Could'nt nobody tell me nothing. I wish i had listen to my mother who constantly told me I needed to quit drinking. I thought I knew it all. But as the all I did was look for that next drink. I could'nt hold down a decent job. Just worked long enough to get that next drink. I lived off of my family. As I look back I know what a burden I was. But one day I got up I looked in the mirror I said to myself there's got to be something better than just staying drunk. So I turned to God I ask god to help me to get myself straight. But before I could I lost my mom and that really made me determined to quit drinking. I just wished my mom was alive to see my accomplishments. I quit drinking in 1993. I go to church every week. I sing in two choirs Men's and regular choirs.I'm disabled right now,but I have no desire to go back to where it took me so long to come from. I don't drink but i'm still in recovery.I hope my story helps someone else.God will help you all you have to do is ask. Good luck to you all.



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1. Sebastian
Lucian, I am very sorry for your loss. I know personally how hard it is to lose a family member young, but I am glad that you were able to channel that experience and the love you know your mother had for you into something positive. Good luck with continuing your recovery, it sounds like you are on the right path.
2. Sebastian
Lucian, I am very sorry for your loss. I know personally how hard it is to lose a family member young, but I am glad that you were able to channel that experience and the love you know your mother had for you into something positive. Good luck with continuing your recovery, it sounds like you are on the right path.