Hi Pelican!
No, Im not a hot mess when I'm sober! And yes to everything else!
I obtained a masters in counseling and i am working on an addictions certificate. I havent worked in the field yet as I still need to intern. But my classes taught me so much about myself. I want to photocopy the material in the books and hand it to my old addict friends.
I guess I did choose to get sober. I mean I do leave my house. Could have easily went to the bar instead of sitting home on a friday night reading. I bartended for years...my friends all hang out there...I just choose to stay away.
And thanks for the congrats!