Support

Someone recently told me "if I am constantly looking in the rearview mirrior it is hard to move forward." When I got sober, I knew I had to remember all the negative things, therefore fear became my motivation.  Fear was how I got through the days without a drink for a long time. I than put my interest into helping other people and it was the SUPPORT I could offer the community that fueled my sobriety. Once I went through the 12 steps I started living by them everyday as if it were just programmed into my routine as a part of my life. My friends gave me praise and the people around me gave me SUPPORT for what I was accomplishing. I was actually finishing things I started and doing well at my job, school and was able to move out on my own.

Last summer, it came to my attention I had lost my way. This is what we call in recovery a bottom in sobriety. I wanted to blame it on my ADD medication and other things but it really came down to me wanting something unrealistic. I tried to be self righteous and exert control, which I have said I lack control.  Since last summer, I have been reminded again that it is in my higher power's hands. For me that is God, others it may be different. The SUPPORT from my family and the drive I had to help people suffering from problems facing addiction redirected me into Debbie's office. I wanted people to have a place to come and talk about these issues because at that point I needed to talk to someone that understood. I realized that it is not about my personal gain but about the people I can help!!!

The SUPPORT is what drives my sobriety today, along with the joy in my heart to be open to the idea of infinite possibilities.

 Now we are waiting for our furniture from IKEA for our Collegiate Recovery Center! They have approved our grant!!! We are so excited and are grateful there is somewhere for us to go and spend time together.

The campus AA meeting is going to be on campus for a couple more weeks, than we will be resuming in the Fall. That is at the Student Health Center Rm. 293 on Mondays from 6-7 pm.

If you are in recovery, know someone in recovery or just want to follow our efforts please join us!!!


Hillary Belk
Wellness Promotion-UNC Charlotte