20 years ago today...
 

20 years ago today I walked back into the rooms of AA, broken, defeated, riddled with guilt and shame.

It's not been a dull 20 years, not even close! :lmao

So many blessings have come into my life since then, including my journey into recovery from codependency.

It's been a good day. I took my 22 year old daughter out to eat Mexican food with me, and we enjoyed it.

We talked about the things a mother and daughter talk about. I'm grateful she knows that she can open up to me, and she shared some of the stress she's going through because her life is reaching a crossroads.

I always encourage her to stay strong in her beliefs, and to keep following her dreams.

I know since she has been accepted into and is performing with the mounted drill team now that she feels better about herself. She's made a commitment to that, and I applaud her.

We talked about her favorite movies when she was growing up. We smiled and laughed. This is good.

Thank God she was only 2 years old when I threw 4 years clean/sober out the window because she doesn't remember any of that two month period.

I'm grateful I am able to be a fully present and sober mom.

Thanks for letting me share my joy with all of you today. :)

YEA for YOU !!

You're an inspritation !

Bravo!

Congratulations!

I am honored to *know* you.
I appreciate your honesty, experiences, support, and determination.

Peace and (((hugs))) to you as you continue your journey!

Yeah!

I ate Mexican today too. We must be on the same wavelength.

Thanks for the wonderful post DeVon - and congratulations on your anniversary :)

D

You have good taste for food :) Great way to celebrate!

Thank you for sharing your journey. I mean thanks to you and other recovered people, I know any addiction can be defeated, and if others don't it is because they don't WANT it, not because they CAN'T. This helps me identify the kind of people I want to be around with...

Is it possible to have a healthy resentment toward... Oh.. Wait! It's actually gratitude and ispiration that someone has achieved what you have! Happy b-day and many more! When I see your name I think of the George Michael song; now I'm going to remember your 20th and that I'm getting old(er)!:c011:

So much hope!:c011:

:c011: Yeah !

From a daughter who has recently been able to reconnect in that same way with her mother, I agree that it is beyond words.

There is an emotional high I get when I have a great visit with my mom and with my family in general. I drive home refreshed, happy, hopeful, and at peace with myself. Feelings that weren't even possible a decade ago.

How wonderful that you are feelings those things!!! I hope you can have many more moments like it.

It's actually a high that is worth chasing :)

Much love,
Alice

this is wonderful Freedom.
Thank you.
And Happy Birthday!

Beth

HAPPY 20TH!!!

Congratulations! :c029:

I say let's all get up and dance in celebration! Crank it up, kids! :lmao

Wow!
Thanks for that too Freedom!

I also watched
Faith
and
Father Figure!

Oh my.

20 Years??? :c029: Congrats!!!!

Awesome! You have obviously been busy these 20 years because you have so much wisdom and such a powerful voice. Thank you and blessings on this day and your recovery!
peace-
B

Love to you Von, and best wishes for a continued blessed future.

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God bless

Well done Freedom. :c011:

And I agree, I only want to be around recovery. Whew.

Thanks and God bless us all,
Coyote

(((DeVon))) - Congratulations, my friend!!! I'm so glad you and Amber had a good day, and am saying a little gratitude prayer for the relationship you two have.

Thanks for being such an inspiration.

Hugs and prayers,

Amy

DeVon,
:celebrate: Congrats! :party:
Your recovery is inspiring. :hug:

20 Years! Woo-Hoo!