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PREETI 

I am a person who gravitates toward the extremes, especially the good ones, though I also am attracted to the chaos of a challenge. This is part of the pathology of addiction; my addict brain, whom I've named Susan, keeps me from the peace of the center. But I've learned that a sober life is one where we find the center and live peacefully. And when life throws a curve ball, whether joyful or challenging, I can accept it with grace and have the energy to maneuver through it because I wasn't expending all my reserves living at the extremes. Today I find myself in a happy moment and I know I need to acknowledge and enjoy it to the fullest because there will be a challenge around the corner. Happiness is not a default state, but I often visit it in this beautiful, grateful, abundant, sober life. Xoxo, P. www.theunloveables.com #Recovery #Addiction #support #alcoholism #inspirational #help #selfhelp # substanceabuse #chronicillness #shame #regret #bottom #journey #wellness #mentalhealth #spirituality #meditation #helpme #suicideprevention #RecoveryJourney #ChronicIllnessWarrior #HealthyRelationships #OvercomingShame #AddictionRecovery #ChronicPain #RecoveryCommunity #SelfCare #SoberLife #BreakTheStigma #SobrietyJourney

This week I wrote an essay on the circumstances that led me to admit I could not stop drinking in my own and ask for help. The result was 30 days in rehab in San Diego and a second chance at life. There was no hope and then from the deep recesses of my soul there was the tiniest glimmer. It was not glamorous. In this case hope came from having no recourse but to admit defeat. Alcohol had become my master and there was no denying that I would die if I did not stop. And that’s what I want you to know. No matter how bleak, no matter how little you think you deserve an other chance I am here to tell you that you deserve all the chances. This is a beast of a disease, but we can and do recover. I did and so can you. #addictionrecovery #addiction #alcoholism

Last night I went to a bar in town to hear friends play in a band and it was glorious. This isn't something I could have done at the very beginning of my recovery, but today, with a strong foundation and a purpose (hearing great live music) there are few places I cannot go. www.theunloveables.com #Recovery #Addiction #support #alcoholism #inspirational #help #selfhelp # substanceabuse #chronicillness #shame #regret #bottom #journey #wellness #mentalhealth #spirituality #meditation #helpme #suicideprevention #RecoveryJourney #ChronicIllnessWarrior #HealthyRelationships #OvercomingShame #AddictionRecovery #ChronicPain #RecoveryCommunity #SelfCare #SoberLife #BreakTheStigma #SobrietyJourney

I really didn't want to make another video about heartache, but the result was I didn't make a video about anything for six weeks because I was so caught up in the emotions. Luckily I was not avoiding anything IRL, I was processing and this morning I wok up hours before dawn, and decided to pour my heart out enough to unblock it. Being sober means feeling all the pain, the joy, the loss, the blessings in disguise.

Three years ago a tiny glimmer of hope I did not know I had made me say enough is enough and ask for help for my alcoholism. I had no idea that this act of courage under the weight of despair would propel me into the life I was meant to have; the second chance I did not know I would get; and the friends and family I did not believe I deserved. If you or your loved one are struggling please reach out. There is a solution and there are people who will help you and love you from the jump. Take this leap of faith with me. You will never regret it. Xoxo, P #addiction #addictionrecovery #alcoholism #inspirational #help #self-help #substanceabuse #chronicillness #shame #regret #bottom #journey #wellness #mentalhealth #spirituality #meditation #helpme #suicideprevention #RecoveryJourney #ChronicIllnessWarrior #HealthyRelationships #OvercomingShame #AddictionRecovery #ChronicPain #RecoveryCommunity #SelfCare #SoberLife #BreakTheStigma #SobrietyJourney

NEW video: “Why we called the podcast The Unloveables.” www.theunloveables.com #Recovery #Addiction #support #alcoholism #inspirational #help #self-help # substanceabuse #chronicillness #shame #regret #bottom #journey #wellness #mentalhealth #spirituality #meditation #helpme #suicideprevention #RecoveryJourney #ChronicIllnessWarrior #HealthyRelationships #OvercomingShame #AddictionRecovery #ChronicPain #RecoveryCommunity #SelfCare #SoberLife #BreakTheStigma#SobrietyJourney

This is the scariest thing I've ever done. No, actually, admitting that my life was in need of a complete overhaul and beginning that journey was the hardest thing, but telling the world about it is a close second. I will tell you my secrets, my shame, my perseverance, my triumphs, my story because I want you to know that you are not alone and we can get better together. I love you all. Thank you for this opportunity of a lifetime. Like and share, and please visitiwww.theunloveables.com for more. Love, Preeti XOXO

Today, I asked for my needs to be met in a romantic relationship for the first time, possibly ever. I didn't get what I wanted, but I got what I needed, and that's something for which I will be forever grateful. I have been looking for my person my whole life and only recently have I realized that the person I've been looking for is me. www.theunloveables.com