((( Rose ))) I'm so glad to hear your voice, and so glad that you're doing well on this next step of your journey. It is all a bit fresh and new for you, so even if you are doing the right thing, breaking 25 years of daily habits may take some time to feel normal.
It's okay. You will be okay.
I can't think of a better way to celebrate your new horizons than going to Tuscany with your girlfriend. How great is that?