Three Years Sober, after first outting myself here

[BHud]

So, some three years ago, on 12-6-06, I stumbled in here and confessed my alcoholism and addiction to cocaine. I want to say thank you, to all of those that were so kind in their support of what I, my wife, and my children went through. Thank you to the "e-friends" and MySpace(it was before I found FaceBook) buddies I made. Thanks for the advice,and thanks for being a place that can be used as a sounding board.

Early this year, I opened "Sober By Grace." We are a registered, legit, 501 c 3 non-profit faith based operation, that provides transitional living for alcoholics and addicts. We have 2 homes, one fully operational that holds 7 residents and a house manager at max capacity, and the other will follow the same model. I'm not here to plug SBG (however our website isThe Link )but I am here to say, anyone can get sober, if they truly want to. I didn't quite succeed in quitting smoking, but am cigarette free for 3 weeks, as of 10pm Sat night. Although, that almost changed while leaving Jerry World Saturday, but I digress....

I adopted a child two years ago. I have my own business again, though for different reasons this time, and I got my family back. I pretty much got to play the country song backwards, and get the dog, the car, and the mobile home back.

I owe a lot to God, to AA, to Celebrate Recovery, and to my sponsor. I'm not where I need to be but thank God I'm not where I once was. Gone is the Mustang, replaced by an SUV.

So, to whoever you are out there suffering, scared, lonely.....it can be done. I'm not a Mensa candidate, and I'm not any luckier than anyone else. If I can figure it out, anyone can.

Thank you all so much, again.

Bryce H

 

[pulque]

God bless you!

 

[smwhorn]

that's the way to pay it forward Bryce. Good for you and stay strong.

 

[BurntOrangeOnly]

Wow, what a story. Congratulations on a phenomenal turnaround.

and

for you.

 

[Texanne]

Bryce,

Your story is an inspiration to anyone suffering from any sort of addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, spending money, etc. The first step to slaying the dragon is the DESIRE to slay the dragon, and you're right -- anyone can do it if they want to badly enough. But we are reluctant to give up our crutches and walk on our own, whether through fear or laziness.

Congratuations on your hard work to get clean, and best of luck with Sober By Grace. What a wonderful thing you are doing for others who have similar dragons to slay!

I will keep you in my prayers.

 

[Brak]

People like you give hope to those who are still struggling with their addictions. Thank you for the strength you have to share your experiences with others.

 

[notreally]

congrats man. good stuff.

 

[Statalyzer]

Thank you for the encouraging update. God is good.

Don't know if anybody who would need some hope is out there reading your post or not ... but a lot of times hope is what someone really needs because they honestly don't believe it's possible to ever be free from [whatever] and the biggest step is just believing that they aren't doomed to never change.

 

[chango]

Hookem Bryce!!! Wow, great story. Thank you for sharing.

NativeTXChic--- God Bless You and great job to you to!!

I'm so proud to be a Longhorn with you two.

 

[Wild Bill]

Congrats! God bless you!

 

[Perham1]

Craig Ferguson speaks from the heart.

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[S.A.Diva]

 

[tropheus]

rock on man, I don't spend much time here anymore but I remember your story. I'm glad for your victory. godspeed and keep up the good fight.

 

[accuratehorn]

Yes, congratulations! Many of us remember you posting your story, and I hope it inspires others which similar issues. Keep up the good work with your "Sober by Grace" organization, sounds like a good thing you are doing. And keep us informed at HornFans.

 

[Perham1]

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[NativeTXchic]

I made it!!! One month sobriety as of today!!!

My best friend asked me during the Texas/A&M game if it was hard to watch the game and not drink. I told her, "No, not at all."

 

[l00p]

Strong like bull, y'all are...Bevo Bull!

Thank you for posting and I am sure that it helps some people, it has to.

 

[Pentaconta]

Well done! The wife and I watch "Intervention" on cable quite a bit, and it is always heartwarming to see success stories like yours. May the Lord work through you to give the gift of hope and healing to all those who find themselves in the same boat that you were once in. God bless you and your family.

 

[TexasGolf]

but for the grace of God go I.

just remember, it is not about getting more time....it is just about not getting any less.