Wow, Barb. What a poignant bit of prose, but also a reminder of the power of healing. Thank you for writing this to us.
I'm so glad you have come to a good and healthy place for yourself, in your life. It's critically important for the readers of this board to see entries like this, glimpses of where recovery can take a wounded and broken person - to happiness and inner peace.
Recovery is not for the faint of heart, but it is out there for anyone willing to do the work.
CLMI