I am truly happy life was a little rough, because I appreciate getting through it so much more. I was able to be real help to others and myself and I feel I was able to experience major trials so now I appreciate those quiet and still times.
I don't think I could have gotten through those things drinking. Grabbing my kid's to fly 2000kms, keeping their spirits up, being there for Dh and ds, flying back before the funeral to deal with business and life here. The things that happen during closing, potential delays and surprises of several thousand dollars rofl. Accepting it, doing it and moving on. I can't imagine doing anything now, without full sobriety.
It is truly a blessing. You see things with new eyes, you appreciate them more. Sobriety is a gift for those of us who let our eyes be clouded by addiction, who existed on auto pilot doing and feeling as little as possible. I have a very blessed life, I sincerely appreciate it because I am sober.