A person willing to be vulnerable is a person who'll help others to be strong.

It wasn't until I was dressed only in a Bam Bam suit, alone in a jail cell, that I stopped asking God why and started asking him for.

Everyone feels bad during a fight.

Looking at what I thought was bad at one time and realizing it was actually for the better.

Sometimes taking a walk down memory lane is healthy. I personally had to be invited to take that trip and I'm glad I did.

Not just because it's nice to see her face!

Knowing those things and others that I'm not mentioning, it's no wonder why I feel how I do.

They quickly let you know that you didn't have as much control as you thought you did.

They started using drugs because they liked them.

Figure out what you can control

Ever get that feeling of “I’m getting away with one”?

This may fall on deaf ears or blind eyes, but it's my attempt to do something.

That helps me deal with the feelings I'm having.

Maybe it’s me...

Give me the strength to be the most productive I can be and accomplish the things that need to be done the most.

The last time I spoke with them, they had what sounded like a great game plan.

I had to learn to understand it’s not up to me and what I want.

The words I say to people now aren't meant to hurt them and how they take them is totally up to them.

I’m not sure how this will play out but I’m going with the theory you attract what you put out.

Even though we’ve seen a glimpse of the good life we sometimes have a hard time holding onto the rope.

As you may have noticed I used the word “choose” when I referred to drinking.

The future has been exciting to think about lately. From being engaged, seeing the effort put into 217 Recovery start to help others, and...

Those aren't good excuses but, that's all I got.

Notice them and see life get a little bit easier.

God knew this and stepped in like he always does

No one to talk to, no one to check in with, and I felt totally alone.

I decided to throw myself a pity party today!

Common sense isn't so common, but for those of us who have it, it's time to step up to the plate.

I finally understand what Steven Buttwell meant when he told me "you got to want it more than anything you've ever wanted in your life"

If I really must know where this road leads, here is an option.

"I get drawn in by the vulnerability these great women are showing. It takes balls to let people in that close"

I could freak out, get mad, pass blame... But, I'd still be facing the same problem.

I'm the one who controls how I feel.

Our soul is what will keep us sober and is who we really are, our soul defines us.

Maybe one day they'll even make Hollywood movies about how Billy had a problem and addressing it wasn't this big bad dark secret.

I could throw everything I've worked for away with just one drink, one joint, one line.