13 days and the break through the fog
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13 days and the break through the fog
Yesterday I sat on the deck watching my kids play (which I never did in the past without a drink) and suddenly, I actually really saw my children. Not through a numb, foggy illusion but clearly saw their smiles and their expressions. And then I noticed how much greener and beautiful the trees look through sober eyes.
But the real breakthrough came when I thought about my husband with a clear head- I used to be angry when he wouldn't pass me the wine at a dinner party, when he would beg me to stop, when he would pour out my vodka bottles..I used to think he was being unreasonable, selfish, not understanding. But now I see him for exactly what he is: a loving husband who simply does not want his wife to die
But the real breakthrough came when I thought about my husband with a clear head- I used to be angry when he wouldn't pass me the wine at a dinner party, when he would beg me to stop, when he would pour out my vodka bottles..I used to think he was being unreasonable, selfish, not understanding. But now I see him for exactly what he is: a loving husband who simply does not want his wife to die
And then I noticed how much greener and beautiful the trees look through sober eyes
cool beans!! ya know, when i got sober, i was amazed at the different shades of green in the trees.
cool beans!! ya know, when i got sober, i was amazed at the different shades of green in the trees.
We're proud of you, Effort. We know how difficult it is in the beginning. You're already reaping the rewards of being clear headed. I wish I could have a re-do for my son's childhood. I know I missed so many lovely times, where I just phoned it in.
Thanks for a lovely post - it's very inspiring. Congratulations on your new life.
Thanks for a lovely post - it's very inspiring. Congratulations on your new life.
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