“David Ritter shares his inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety, celebrating two years clean and sober. Discover his heartfelt poem “The Fork in the Road” about finding hope and guidance at a crucial crossroads.”
Two years ago, I stood at a crossroads. The path I knew led to a dead end, a constant cycle of drinking that brought me nothing but misery. But a different path beckoned, one paved with sobriety and hope. Fueled by a desperate prayer for change, I finally took that first step.
It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been the most rewarding journey of my life. Today (7/13/21), I celebrate two years clean and sober. While I may not have reached every destination I envisioned, I’m a million miles from the person I used to be. I’m a work in progress, but with God’s help, the journey continues.
To those who supported me, even when I was lost: your love and encouragement were my lifeline. Thank you for believing in me when I couldn’t believe in myself.
THE FORK IN THE ROAD
I came upon a fork in the road
and paused to have a look.
I was weary and filled with burdens,
ashamed of past roads I took.
The road I was on was battered and worn.
I feared another mistake.
So I bowed my head to say a prayer,
before choosing which road to take.After my prayer, I looked to my left,
that path was cold, dark, and bare.
And I would have wandered off that way,
if my God did not care.
He spoke to me in a still small voice,
“Why not try something new?
You don’t have to keep living this way,
there’s a better road for you.”I humbly mustered up the courage,
to step towards the right.
Suddenly I became misty-eyed,
in God’s glorious light.
The path was warm, bright, and peaceful,
His love gently flowed.
And I’m ever grateful for His guidance,
facing the fork in the road.David Ritter
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