Pam had tagged me in her blog entitled "Someone Who Inspires Me". I was absolutely speechless and floored, but at the same time I could not stop thinking...wow, I have been called inspiring. I have been called a lot of things and most are far from inspiring. But her kind words really touched my heart, yes I do have a sensitive side and don't tell anyone!
So today, I started thinking...I have written blogs about the people that have gotten me through some really rough times, but have not even mentioned the numerous books, blogs, and my x-large puppy, Killian, that all played a roll in my first weeks of becoming sober. I will have to save Killian for a separate blog, but I will say the compassion of my four legged friend is something no human could have provided.
Going through the recovery process is not something that I was familiar with...I did not have any friends at the time that I could to turn to...mainly to ask questions like why is this happening, or why do I feel this way, or what the hell is going on. So, I turned to books about anything and everything relating to alcohol addiction and recovery. From celebrity books, to boring research studies, to one written by Mishka Shubaly, a relatively unknown writer at the time. From his Facebook page: "He writes true stories about drink, drugs, disasters, desire, deception and their aftermath. His work has been praised for its grit, humor, fearlessness and heart. 'The Long Run,' his mini-memoir detailing his transformation from alcoholic drug abuser to sober ultrarunner is one of the best-selling Kindle Singles to date."
His memoir alone helped me understand and come to terms with a lot of things that were happening in my life. In other words, I could relate to it...and I highly recommend his story over any of the others that I read. I don't know the guy personally and he sure doesn't need my plug to help him out...but if you know someone going through the recovery process, it is worth the read.
