my mother and i had lunch with my daughter in recovery (about 5 and half months sober/clean) on march 14. we left and we both said - that was absolutely the BEST we had seen her since she started recovery in september - she was present and physically looked strong. she was calm and happy and at peace by the things she was sharing and her attitude. she was confident and relaxed. she was affectionate. she was talking about getting back to college. she was talking about her career and goals.
she relapsed on march 16 - cocaine.
so odd........
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