Chrispus Kimaru, widely recognized as Chris Kim Recovery on his social media platforms, recently shared his remarkable journey from grappling with alcohol addiction to achieving recovery.
He recounted the formidable obstacles he encountered, one of which involved his dismissal from a prestigious position at Safaricom following an incident where he spent Sh. 40 on purchasing beer.
In a TikTok video, Chris Kim detailed the challenging day when he was scheduled for a night shift at Safaricom. Financially strained, hungry, and burdened by guilt over his alcohol consumption patterns, he found himself in dire straits.
Acknowledging his past struggles with excessive drinking, Chris narrated how, on that fateful day, he took a walk, praying for assistance in obtaining food since he hadn’t eaten. Fate led him to his ex-girlfriend, who lent him Sh. 100 for food. With this money, he bought sukumawiki, tomatoes, and dhania, leaving him with a mere Sh. 40.
Before returning home to prepare for his night shift, Chris decided to visit a local pub in Pipeline to greet friends. Despite his modest grocery shopping, he entered a pub named Kwa Irungu, where each beer cost Sh. 25.
Unbeknownst to him, that night took an unexpected turn. People at the pub began buying him drinks, and by 3 am, he was intoxicated. Consequently, he missed his work shift, prompting his manager to search for him in disappointment.
Describing the aftermath, Chris revealed, “A call centre manager had tried calling me. I had gone as far as where the brothel was to go and ask the ladies to sleep with me on credit. I entered the house at 4 am and sold my sofa to my neighbor in the morning.”
The incident led to the termination of his career at Safaricom. Although he received his full salary, he never returned to the workplace, losing out on a good job, bonuses, quality phones, insurance, and a monthly credit of Sh. 3,000.
Reflecting on his regrets about the path his life had taken, especially witnessing former colleagues ascend to managerial positions, Chris believes that God had a greater purpose in orchestrating his life’s trajectory.
“My colleagues are now managers, but I always say God had a purpose. If I had stayed there I would have drunk myself to death and wouldn’t have helped other people in rehab,” he explained.
While acknowledging the significant loss and disappointment his family experienced, Chris advises those struggling with alcohol abuse to accept their situation, refrain from playing the blame game, and seek help from individuals who have successfully overcome addiction. Currently, Chris celebrates six years of sobriety.
