To the lovely people here at SR.
New Years Day 2016 I was incredibly hungover and about to come down with a wicked flu. I was working way too hard in an incredibly toxic corporate environment, paid far less than I should have been, and was starting to drink in the mornings to take the edge off the panic/sickness of nights before.
I resigned from that job in March, and on March 15, 2016 I was on day one of sobriety.
All spring I walked my beagle miles each day and read here, posted here, complained, admitted when I reaaaallly wanted a drink and listened to advice instead.
I found a new job for significantly more money, we moved into a beautiful home and I acquired another beagle girl so now I have two dogs
My son and I are connecting in a consistent way, my sleep is good and I am beginning to feel a deep peace I have not felt since I was very young.
Tonight I sit in a clean and well ordered home, two dogs beside me, with the delicious scent of honeysuckle candles (let us think of spring!
) and I am so profoundly grateful I listened to you and stayed the course.
I look forward to month ten, eleven and then celebrating a full year of sanity. I continue working my plan and reading here every day.
So happy new year!!! And to the brand newbies - please have faith and stay the course. It GETS BETTER!!!