Anna, I’m a book-lover 😃. Yes, my first time around the sobriety-block, my experience was that my AV lost its power. I must keep reinforcing that fact in my mind, and not lose hope.
Yes, perfectionism, it’s such a problem sometimes, that it stifles me into inaction. I’m off to order the Brene Brown book you’ve recommended. I like Brene, many years ago I watched a TED talk of hers, she was so brave. I need to be brave. Thank you, Anna 🤗