VickyLou, your plan sounds very very good to me. You are creating in your mind a new you, one who now has time to do things which are important to her. I went back to old hobbies I had abandoned a long time ago in favour of drinking. May I suggest finding something that requires and contributes to a feeling of mastery? This is so good for the soul, and will go a long way to alleviate the feelings of helplessness and worthlessness that go along with addiction.
I think you are going to do well at this! I believe in you, VickyLou. Onward!