Weasel1966

I spent this morning, on my day off, looking back at a different time. I opened an old box of photos I have not seen in many years. Pretty much since 2005 when I drank and drugged so much that I could not see anything.

It was like time stood still…. From that year until 2012 I have nothing to remember it by. No happy times. No parties. No birthdays. No joy.

I realize, while I had a rough start in life, I made a full life for myself. That’s pretty cool.

I saw baby pics… times in my first apartment…. Times when my partner and I were new… my 30th birthday….so many happy moments.

Blended in were reminders of friends lost…. Of myself as a person with hope and vigor.

I see my life like a watercolor painting where the colors of the people, places and events blend into one another. Trying to remove or forget any of them would ultimately only carry with it something of another or leave behind traces of that which brought pain.

It’s best to leave all the colors where they lay and stand back to enjoy the abstract.

desertsong

That was beautifully written, Weasel. Thank you so much for sharing.

Weasel1966

Thanks desert.... It was fun to see myself young!

2granddaughters

My life got a whole lot easier when I began to see myself right now, as I am, and was alright with it.

All the best.

Bob R

HitRockBottom70

Cool post!
I don't have the words for a reply,
I am leaving the colors where you left them and enjoying the abstract...Thanks

Hevyn

I loved that, Weasel - beautiful, heartfelt words. (You are really coming along.)

Weasel1966

I had a really great day...
words cannot express it really..
sober is not like anything else...
I like it!

freshstart57

Hi, Weasel!

HitRockBottom70

Hey buddy,
I am so glad your weekend is going well. You certainly deserve it.
Wishing you a great day today too!