So needed this positive, uplifting thread tonight!
Win: Made it 1 week with no contact.
Win: Visited a close friend tonight... she made homemade vegan pizza for me... we talked, laughed, shed a few tears.
Win: I applied for a new job! Writing the cover letter and updating my resume (after so many years of holding off) honestly made me feel so good about myself and my accomplishments. It was so important to remind myself that... hey, I'm an educated, smart guy