A Second Chance
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A Second Chance
Today I am grateful that I have the strength to allow myself a second chance at life.
Last night I took one shot after 2 months of sobriety. I recognized the situation that I was putting myself into and walked away from it. After leaving the situation I said to myself outloud "I am 31 years old. I don't need to be the life of the party anymore. I'm a single mother of an amazing 6 year old that needs me. I'm a Mom, and I want to be a good mom. This is not the life I want. I want to grow up and act my age, for my sake and the sake of my son."
I feel asleep feeling pretty crappy about the situation, but when I woke I thought... I'm proud of myself and my strength to walk away. I walked away without feeling embarrassed, or feeling like I had to explain myself. "What? You're not drinking? Are you okay?". I don't have to answer these questions. I don't have need to explain myself to anyone. I'm WAY to old for peer pressure.
It's okay to slip up. I am human. My spirit grows from each experience. I learn from each mistake.
I am grateful for strength.
I am grateful for courage.
I am grateful for a second chance.
Last night I took one shot after 2 months of sobriety. I recognized the situation that I was putting myself into and walked away from it. After leaving the situation I said to myself outloud "I am 31 years old. I don't need to be the life of the party anymore. I'm a single mother of an amazing 6 year old that needs me. I'm a Mom, and I want to be a good mom. This is not the life I want. I want to grow up and act my age, for my sake and the sake of my son."
I feel asleep feeling pretty crappy about the situation, but when I woke I thought... I'm proud of myself and my strength to walk away. I walked away without feeling embarrassed, or feeling like I had to explain myself. "What? You're not drinking? Are you okay?". I don't have to answer these questions. I don't have need to explain myself to anyone. I'm WAY to old for peer pressure.
It's okay to slip up. I am human. My spirit grows from each experience. I learn from each mistake.
I am grateful for strength.
I am grateful for courage.
I am grateful for a second chance.
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