newwings

Despite some serious a** kicking triggers this week, I'm still sober, and frankly, amazed.

My heavy drinking mother in law is still here, knocking back her champagne and wine with gay abandon, hubby is still swigging his nightly bottle of red wine, I've attended the 'party of the year' with a bartender and free bar, the weather has been boiling hot with lots of barbecues, beach trips and days at the pool, and more importantly, the third anniversary of my sister's death yesterday.

Normally I'd have seen that particular huge trigger in with at least two bottles of wine, cried my heart out, drunk phoned my mother back in England and had a huge pity party for myself. I'm pleased to say I honored my darling sister with a sober day. I can't think of a better way of celebrating her memory than actually sitting and remembering, something I haven't done for the last two anniversaries. I went to the beach where her ashes are scattered, threw in three beautiful pink peonies and paddled in the sea with my kids. The day was full of good memories instead of sad ones. I'm so glad I've been able to stay strong over this time. No regrets.

Ranger

Newwings - Thank you for this share...and damn good job.

ADaisyifyoudo

ROCK ON. Congratulations. And keep up with whatever it is that has been working so well for you.

bratnik

GREAT JOB NEWWINGS! Rock on and keep kicking a**!!

Dee74

Thanks for that great inspiring post newwings

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topspin

What a beautiful (and meaningful) day !

Thanks for sharing newwings.

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Missy7

I'm so proud of you NewWings. That must have been so very hard--and you are right, you are honoring your sister. Hang in there sweetie.