For the past eight months I devoted myself to the process of spiritual warfare known as recovery. I began to feel that withholding this truth was another selfish ploy to hold onto any last bit of pride—a character trait I’ve been guided to let go of in favor of humility.
I’m sharing my story now for the sake of transparency. I believe so strongly in the power of vulnerability and truth-telling. It’s because of the honest souls who came before me that I was brave enough to seek help. They gave me the gift of insight by revealing what is possible through the process of recovery. Even though I had no idea what it involved, I knew something better was on the other side. They were living proof of that "something better."