Celebrating my 12th year on the sunny side of the street and eliminating the toxicity from my life, my 12-step program taught me the ability to hone in on my skills and further develop my relationships with my family and my peers. Not everyone fits this path, but it was suitable for me. My path to sobriety has led me to become the closest I have ever been to peace in this chaotic life I call a sports agency. As obstacles approach life, people turn a blind eye and crave satisfaction from things like alcohol. Learning how to cope with issues in your life, not escaping reality, and turning to things like alcohol is not the path anyone should go down.