So my niece is doing well. But she started seeing someone in the program before she had a year of sobriety under her belt. The guy in question is very nice and (supposedly) has 4 years of sobriety. But I can't help but think he Thirteenth Stepped with my niece, and that worries me.
Still, nothing I can do about it. My niece is 27 years old. And while I question her decision, she's certainly earned the right to make her own decisions...and her own mistakes.
And as for me, my lady friend and I got together the night after my return from Georgia at a lovely restaurant. We realized we missed each other over Christmas, and we realized we wanted to be with each other. This means that I am, at age 46, officially off the market.
It feels great.
Happy New Year, everyone.