2016

This year. A lot happened. My reality crashed then dissipated. So much change and personal growth. There are many words to describe my life on December 31, 2016: Freedom. I feel free today. Free from anger, loneliness, and unhappiness. Free to make my own decisions. Free to live authentically. Free to love and accept myself as I am. Gratitude: I am grateful for my life today. I am so very grateful my losses became some of my greatest strengths. I am grateful in having reconnected to the rooms of my recovery program.  I am grateful for the many gifts I discovered through pain and loss. I am grateful to be surrounded by people I love and who love me in return. Love: my greatest love is my son. He brings so much joy into my life. I also discovered love in one of the most unexpected ways.  A dear friend set me up with one of her friends. We clicked. It is such a gift to have this person in my life. I love him greatly. Strength: I am making it. I am able to financially support myself and my son. My sobriety is solid. I have the strength to work through my issues with a great therapist. I am able to share my experience, strength and hope with others. Thank you 2016. Regardless of what is occurring in the world, my world today is filled with love, peace, and deep gratitude. 2016 I will never forget or regret you. You gave me back myself. You woke me up from a deep sleep. I am no longer blind.