VikingGF

I'm finding it very cathartic to go through my house and clean out all the stuff I ignored since my divorce several years ago. As I do this, I am overwhelmed with emotions, some good, some sad. The worst part is how I've never processed a lot because I just drank and drank and drank. Go through my ex's music collection? Unthinkable! Too painful! It's slow work because I am not willing to rush through it, I'm trying to feel everything and acknowledge that it's hard but it has to be done. So I thought I'd check in here before I got back to it. Good Sunday, everyone.

PurpleKnight

Hey Lisa, yeah it's surprising how much old stuff can throw up many memories/emotions, I guess the things we accumulate over the years is a catalogue of our life.

Alcohol was a quick fix to numb it all away, but with Sober eyes it can be tough!!

Good luck with it all!!

VikingGF

It's coming along- at least I'm getting it done. I allow myself to be sad, then I move on to the next thing. Some good stuff too, found a bunch of old notebooks and sketchpads I thought I had lost! I really CANNOT draw..... LOL.

EJ43

Good for you!! A long overdue fresh start!!!!!

Keeping it in the day

Hi Viking, I am day 1 tomorrow. Your posts always i inspire me, especially the blogs. Please keep going on the sobriety path.

VikingGF

Good for you, Jude! All the best- If I can do it, so can you.