Hi all-just checking in.
It's been 29 days for me, with a lot of emotional ups and downs. I remember learning once that emotional growth ends when substance abuse begins. If this is true (and it feels that way at times), then I have a lot of time to make up for! Figuring out who I am again, what really interests me, dealing with adult problems as an adult, and forging a healthy/productive lifestyle while acknowledging my limited (but growing!) emotional capacity has been a huge struggle. I feel like I don't even know myself anymore. What I am learning, is that I can take this time and "create" the me I want to be, and I find that empowering, yet challenging. All part of the process I'm sure. A very odd gift, but a gift nonetheless.
Have a great Thursday group. Best to everyone.