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26 Years clean and sober

Natalie Speakman

TODAY marks the day 26 years ago that I got clean and sober - the biggest accomplishment of my life.

Without it, I wouldn’t be here, I would have died decades ago.

26 years ago, at 22 years old, I had just gotten out of jail, and was facing 30 years in federal prison on drug charges.

While I was locked up, I found out I was pregnant.

I had to call the guy I was dating - collect from jail - and tell him he had to pay for the abortion because I had no money.

So 26 years ago + a few days, I had a secret abortion that I told no one about and went through alone.

This combo of consequences was my rock bottom... A tragic, but tragically common, reality for an alcoholic and addict like me.

Thank god I hit that bottom.

That I had enough consequences, enough self-hatred, and was forced into the lowest moment of my life, because it made me willing to change.

I was desperate to do absolutely ANYTHING - and I did. I surrendered. I became teachable.

If you had told me then that 26 years later I’d be writing this from my paradise home in Mexico

That I would have traveled the world as a nomad for over a decade, living in some of the most beautiful places on the planet

That I’d be in recovery from sugar addiction for over four years

That I’d be a Reiki Master Teacher, sharing and teaching on the #1 free meditation app Insight Timer for almost four years now

That I’d be thriving in my life and business as a spiritual life coach

That I would have supported, coached, and sponsored many, making a real impact in people’s lives 

I WOULD NEVER HAVE BELIEVED YOU.

Impossible dreams, the ones you can’t even fathom, CAN come true. They have for me. They have for many.

Back then, my "big dream" was to have my own little studio apartment and a dependable used car. That was all!

And yet, the path that unfolded was beyond anything I could have ever imagined.

I’m beyond grateful. For every moment, every person who has loved, supported, and guided me, because I didn’t do this alone.

Thank you, higher power. Thank you, life.

Thank you to each of you who I have met and who have helped me along the way!

And thank you, Bill and Dr. Bob.

And guess what?! The best is yet to come

(Foto taken today after picking up my chip at the meeting!)



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