Man, you wouldn’t believe the journey I’ve been on lately. It all started with me hitting a pretty rough patch. I was way into the wrestling scene, idolizing guys like Jeff Hardy, right? But things got out of hand. I found myself messing up, making some seriously bad choices, especially with drinking.
The turning point? It had to be that DUI back in June 2022. That was my rock bottom. It was like a massive wake-up call, you know? I realized I couldn’t keep going down that road. I saw how Jeff Hardy, this wrestling legend I looked up to, was turning his life around, getting sober, and I thought, “If he can do it, why can’t I?”
So, I decided to make a change. I checked myself into rehab. It wasn’t some quick fix, weekend thing. I was there for the long haul, man. I had to really face my demons, deal with all the crap I’d been trying to drown with booze. It was tough, I won’t lie. There were days I just wanted to give up, walk out, and go back to my old ways.
But I stuck with it. I started listening, really listening, to the counselors, the other folks in the program, even to myself. I learned a lot about why I was drinking so much, what I was trying to escape from. And slowly, slowly, things started to get better.
Here’s what I did during my time in rehab:
- Therapy Sessions: Attended daily therapy sessions, both group and individual.
- Support Groups: Participated in support group meetings, sharing my story and hearing others’.
- Reflection: Spent time reflecting on my past actions and their consequences.
- New Hobbies: Found new hobbies and activities to replace old, destructive habits.
- Health: Focused on my physical health, eating better, exercising. Just general basic self-care that I had been ignoring.
I started seeing the world differently. It was like the fog in my brain was lifting. I started feeling better, stronger, not just physically but mentally too. I rediscovered old hobbies, found some new ones, and even started getting back into watching wrestling. Seeing Jeff Hardy, clean and sober, tearing it up in the ring, it was inspiring. It showed me that there was a way forward, a way to live a good life without all the mess.
Now, I’m coming up on three years sober. Three years! I never thought I’d make it this far. It’s still a struggle some days, but I’ve got tools now, I’ve got support, and I’ve got a reason to stay on track. Seeing Jeff Hardy’s journey, hearing him talk about his recovery, it helped me believe in myself. It showed me that even when you hit rock bottom, you can still climb back up.
So yeah, that’s my story. It’s not glamorous, it’s not some Hollywood movie. It’s just real life, with all its ups and downs. But I’m proud of how far I’ve come. And I’m hopeful for the future. If you’re struggling out there, just know that change is possible. It’s hard, it takes work, but it’s worth it. Trust me.
