Famous for his past battles with alcohol and substances, Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is celebrating the anniversary of his sobriety.
“F yeah,” writes Nikki on Tuesday. “Today is my sobriety birthday. By letting go of self and ego, working a program that connects you to a higher power and giving back to those still struggling are just some of the important things you learn through sobriety. You get to repair the damage done from drink, drugs and horrific behaviors that broke people’s hearts who loved you.”
“For me,” he continues, “taking away the substance just gave me a honest view of who I had become and then the healing started. I do believe without any program to help, many are just dry drunks and there is always a danger of them going out again. I’ve been there. It's not pretty. This is no joking matter to me so I take it seriously. I also love that I get to live in the moment by not carrying around all that baggage ( in my head ) from years ago.”
"’Being sober and not being happy is a crime...’" quotes the bassist. “Today I get to be a better father, friend, artist & future husband ( the list goes on too ). You get out of this what you put into it...Its not easy but it is the greatest gift you will ever receive IF you’re an addict....”
“Thanks for letting me share....,” Sixx sums up. “If you’re not an addict, have a drink on me today.....”
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