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Four years ago today I was beginning a 4-day stint in jail for possession of a small amount of crystal methamphetamine.

Four years ago today I was thousands of miles away - geographically and emotionally - from anybody who would have cared or even noticed if I’d lived or died.

Four years ago today I was jobless, penniless, homeless, hopeless.

Four years ago today I surrendered willingly to the disease of addiction, at which point I was finally able to begin treating it.

Four years ago today I was given a second chance at life, and I grabbed it with all my might and haven’t let go since.

In the past 1,461 days my life has done a complete 180.  One day at a time, I’ve put together an existence that is simple, satisfying, serene, and stable.  It seems I’m smiling all the damn time these days, sometimes for no reason whatsoever.  My life is full of love, happiness, family, friendship, peace, laughter and music.  Regardless of what the tweakers say, believe me, the music sounds SO much better sober. 

To quote a great song called "Me", by Kina:

"I’m just me - I’m enough
With myself I’m in love
I’ve been weak - I’ve been low
Made me strong - Now I know
I’m just me - I’m enough
Nothing less nothing more
I wish everybody could just feel this kind of love."

I do wish everybody could just feel this kind of love.

Big thanks to all of you for being a part of me.

Love, life, and laughter (and, admittedly, just a touch of cheese),

-me

P.S. - It’s also the 6-month anniversary of my first blog entry.  Props to both of my faithful readers, you know who you are.

P.P.S. - Thank you Joe Miles, for making my day with this link.

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