A Sober Nation story
Mike Mather
- Age
- 59
- Sober Since
- 03 / 09 / 2008
- Sober For
- 18 Years & 153 Days
01 What it was like
I drank for 30 years alcoholically, the last 10, daily to pass out or run out.
The last 8 years I was on various couches. When I was 42, my girlfriend took me to AA.
I drank for 30 years alcoholically, the last 10, daily to pass out or run out.
02 What happened
After 2.5 years of trying my way, I did 90 in 90 as AA had suggested. I attended weekly Buddhist classes, which showed me another way than the religious upbringing that I had. Daily meditation and meetings worked for me. Helping others is my means of staying stopped.
03 What it is like now
My life is completely different. I live simply and quietly. Most of my friends are recovering addicts, and the rest are people I have met through my Buddhist studies. Each day I have purpose in helping others and trying to be of service, or alleviating the mental see-saw.
