I am a 46 year old Husband, Father of three, Alcoholic and Addict, and convicted felon. On December 12th 2006, I was given the gift of sobriety. I have not had a drink or any mind altering chemical since that date. That does not mean that I have been spiritually fit this whole time. Around year seven of my sobriety, I started drifting away from my  recovery community and stopped seeking a relationship with my Higher Power. This resulted in me feeling more disconnected and alone than I did when I first got sober. By year 12 I was completely disconnected from everything I held dear.