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dawnrising 04-16-2019 07:32 PM

Me
 
I didn't really know what to title this. Its an update of sorts but its more than that, its transformation, grace, confidence. I feel more like myself than I ever have, a self I didn't even know existed, if that makes sense. Went to court again today, motion for contempt(enforcement of order to reinstate health insurance), motion to reconsider(assets lots of mistakes, and no information). I have 3l attorneys (original, big gun, and jr) and when it came down to it he called me up to the bench to do the presenting (the explaining myself) High asset very complex......, so then AH is allowed to come stand next to me while we both explain. They question my documents, my numbers, make silly claims. (I have proof for all of it, its ridiculous, I go on.....) When I finally sit down (jr. says OMG what kind of financial background do you have, I say just accounting but apparently I am too old or too stupid because I haven't worked in 22 years noone will hire me. He says "we would hire you!" (mind you this kid has no authority) Big gun walks me outside the courtroom and says "girl you just earned yourself some $$$$" and my Original attorney says "we could have hired a financial expert at the cost of your assets and not gotten the information you were able to find and convey". But this is not the important part this is just icing. The most amazing part was that I stood there inches from AH and I felt powerful but not in a cocky, arrogant way---I felt like: I know my stuff, I am worth fighting for, I am not afraid and I am WHOLE with who I am, what I want and where I'm going. I felt the chapter close today no matter what happens I am capable, smart, kind, beautiful, funny, worthy and unafraid. I am free in a way I haven't felt since the ignorance of youth. I have no idea what's coming and that's okay. I will be happy, healthy and whole whatever may come! :bbj:

Piperdream 04-16-2019 08:22 PM

Dawnrising- you go girl!!!! It is so incredible that you did that. I am new to these forums so I’m not familiar with your posts but I suspect that the entire experience was very empowering! Congratulations on showing everyone how awesome you are. I see glimmers of hope when I see posts like these :)

Action 04-16-2019 08:51 PM

Isn't freedom an amazing thing?
I'm so happy for you, Action

Mango212 04-16-2019 09:30 PM

Big cheers!!!

Congratulations and thank you for sharing this with us. :grouphug:

trailmix 04-16-2019 09:49 PM

Well done in court!

What is absolutely so great is this:


I am free in a way I haven't felt since the ignorance of youth.
I'm happy for you!

Seren 04-17-2019 01:40 AM

What wonderful news!! I'm really happy you had this opportunity to feel your full value as a woman and an intelligent, capable human being!! Brava :) !!

FireSprite 04-17-2019 07:06 AM


Originally Posted by dawnrising (Post 7166286)
I didn't really know what to title this. Its an update of sorts but its more than that, its transformation, grace, confidence. I feel more like myself than I ever have, a self I didn't even know existed, if that makes sense...........

---I felt like: I know my stuff, I am worth fighting for, I am not afraid and I am WHOLE with who I am, what I want and where I'm going. I felt the chapter close today no matter what happens I am capable, smart, kind, beautiful, funny, worthy and unafraid. I am free in a way I haven't felt since the ignorance of youth. I have no idea what's coming and that's okay. I will be happy, healthy and whole whatever may come! :bbj:


:c011:

This is simply beautiful dawn. You managed to convey A LOT in few words and having followed your uphill battle through all of this with such big obstacles (like narcissism) I think you nailed it with the word, transformation.

This reminds me of shootingstar's independence day post.... soooo inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to post - we need more of THESE success stories around here.
:You_Rock_

hopeful4 04-17-2019 08:00 AM

Get it girl! So proud of you!!!

ScaryTime 04-17-2019 02:53 PM

Awesome! Good for you girl!

RainingButtons 04-17-2019 03:04 PM

awesome
 
fantastic well done! Xx:c014:

Mango212 04-21-2019 01:51 PM

dawnrising, may you always be able to feel the confidence that arises from this! :grouphug:


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