For the duration of my working life, I was very fortunate to not have a problem due to drug and alcohol abuse. It's like my brain knew that I had to be a functional user - or not use at all. I suspect it was my time enlisted that helped me become honest with myself and responsible.
I found that I let it stop me from getting that good job, finishing school and military which I needed since my brain needed that structure in my life. Now the wife stays on my ass constant to keep my straight which I'm thankful. Now I spend what time my hands have left learning and playing the blues.
I've always been driven to succeed, to be as close to the top as I can. I like being able to look back at my life and my accomplishments. They make me feel good.
Yeah never had that for me accomplishments are being right with Jesus firstly my raising my kids properly then loving my wife. I grew up so small never wanted success never wanted alot it always seemed to me it would cost alot to get it
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