When I live in the present, life is simpler with less chaos, less noise, and less drama. In sobriety, that serenity comes from acceptance, willingness, and facing my fears. It’s doing the next right thing even when I don’t feel like it. That same mindset carries me through stroke recovery and life with chronic pain and vestibular disorder. Both require daily acceptance, balance, and the courage to live in what is, not what was or might be.

Growth only happens in the present moment. When I’m in my support groups, listening and sharing, I stay grounded where my feet are, and that’s where fear quiets and serenity waits. Living sober feels a lot like living with a chronic condition. It’s familiar, but still scary at times. Both are “one day at a time” journeys. Some days it’s one minute at a time, just showing up despite the pain. I don’t have to promise myself that everything will be okay someday. I only have to know that right now, everything is okay, and right now is where I’m learning to live.

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