chero

I don't know if anyone remembers me. According to the website it's been just over 2 years since I last posted on here which means it's 3 years since I divorced my alcoholic husband.

Sober Recovery has such a soft place in my heart, because I know without the support and connections I made here I would have never found the strength and courage to leave. In fact, I'm not sure I'd be alive. He almost killed me several times during our 13 year marriage.

But, here I am....down the road from that hellish nightmare. I still have limited contact with my ex. He, sadly, hasn't changed much. I, however, hardly recognize myself anymore.

It's been a very hard, ugly climb out of the pit I was in, but guess what....I'm starting to see the sunshine again!
Oh, I still have some days where the urge to make sure he's okay overwhelms me, but for the most part my life overwhelms me! In a good way!

I have found an amazing group of friends and I don't keep secrets anymore. I am who I am, scars and all, and I'm okay with my life. Hmm...you might even say I love my life. Wow! I guess I do...I love my life now! Good days and bad, happy moments and sad!

I'm not sure why I stopped in after all this time, except that I just wanted to say "Hi!" to any old friends out there and encourage anyone finding themselves where I once found myself. There is hope!

LexieCat

Thanks for checking in--sounds like you've moved on to a much healthier place!

FormerDoormat

Good to see you again, Chero, and to find you well and happy!

dollydo

Hey, glad to hear from you! Sounds like you are doing great!