Sober 2 years since 2/22/2022, Kristina said about her early years of drinking,
"I believed in God, I sure wasn't leaning on Him during any of this time...I wanted spirituality...but I didn't know how to ask for help yet."
When it came to alcohol, she knew early on that something was wrong with her off switch, but managed to graduate with honors from college and begin a successful career. Shortly after, she lost her father suddenly. Then in 2016, her mother passed away. Although she was married with a daughter and a job she loved, that year marked her slide into alcoholism.
"I felt completely alone, even though I knew that I wasn't. I was a shell of myself...I wanted to do the right thing, but I was scared to admit I had a problem."
She prayed sincerely for the first time, went into IOP to save her job, and was introduced to AA.
"And that is where the real work began."
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