10 Years of Sobriety

- Leslie Galvan

Hi! My name is Leslie and I’m a grateful believer in Jesus Christ celebrating 10 years of sobriety from drugs, alcohol, pornography and still struggling with codependency and anger.

Ten years ago today was the first day that I decided I would no longer drink alcohol or do illegal drugs. It has also been ten years since I’ve looked at pornography. (As I wrote that last sentence I wondered what you would think of me–that’s the codependent in me)

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For those of you who don’t KNOW me (which is probably most of you), I spent the ages of 19-25 tangled up in witchcraft, drugs, alcohol, pornography, and sexual promiscuity. Then I found a Savior. He picked me up out of my mess and delivered me into a life without all those things. Without Jesus Christ, I would not be alive.

Ten years later, here I am: Married to an amazing man, taking care of my mom, going to church, singing for Jesus, arts & crafting, cooking, baking, writing this blog and involved in a program called Celebrate Recovery.

Celebrate Recovery not only helped to keep me accountable and sober, it has helped me deal with bad habits and deep hurts that until 2004, I refused to deal with. I have reconciled many broken relationships, stopped playing “the blame game”, taken responsibility for my actions/reactions and come to terms with who I am, who I was, and who God has planned for me to be. With Jesus, and the support of my forever family at Celebrate Recovery I have found victory in areas of my life that could have killed me.

Celebrate Recovery Is:

  • A safe place to share.
  • A refuge.
  • A place of belonging.
  • A place to care for others and be cared for.
  • Where respect is given to each member.
  • Where confidentiality is highly regarded.
  • A place to learn.
  • A place to demonstrate genuine love.
  • A place to grow and become strong again.
  • A place for progress.
  • Where you can take off your mask and allow others to know who you are.
  • A place for healthy challenges and healthy risks.
  • A possible turning point in your life.

Celebrate Recovery IS NOT:

  • A place for selfish control.
  • Therapy.
  • A place for secrets.
  • A place to look for dating relationships.
  • A place to rescue or be rescued by others.
  • A place for perfection.
  • A long-term commitment.
  • A place to judge others.
  • A quick fix.

If you are interested in checking out Celebrate Recovery check out the National Celebrate Recovery Website and click on the “CR Groups” tab.

Celebrate Recovery is WORLD-WIDE.

If you’re interested in a local Celebrate Recovery check out BCF Church for more information.

~Mrs Galvan~