Dave Harm's Page

On January 16, 1986 I admitted to being an alcoholic and began my journey into a new world. I quickly “fixed” my problems, got out of debt and became a pillar in our community. But something was still lacking. And after five and a half years, I convinced myself that I did not have a problem and returned to drinking. It worked for awhile. I was able to control my drinking for a couple of months and then things just kind of exploded. Everything I accomplished in five plus years of sobriety I threw away on a nearly two year binge. A binge that cost me a marriage and my children.

On September 4, 1994 I was finally able to accept that I was an alcoholic. Yes, I could admit it, but for me long term sobriety was impossible without acceptance. This acceptance taught me that I had no control over alcohol that in fact, one drink was to many.

This acceptance gave me a sense of humility I never had before. I knew that I wasn’t in charge and that I needed a Higher Power in my life. My first six months with this sobriety I did the first three steps. For me to have any chance at success I needed a strong foundation. And those three steps provided it.

Today my journey is one of gratitude. Learning and accepting all the gifts my Higher Power has given me. And with this acceptance the ability to share these gifts. I do this through poetry, videos, and the books I write. And of course, sharing my story at AA meetings. The journey has been all about Creating Dreams.