Hey all, it’s been a while since I’ve been around these parts. I am grateful to have been tagged in a post this morning that pulled me back.
It’s a fitting time for me to be reminded of what this community has done for me as I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on my journey this weekend.
Without getting political, I’ll share that COVID was very hard for me and I was spending way too much time on social media. Arguing with strangers online became part of my daily routine. I posted some really negative things online that created a rift between myself and some family members.
Since then I had to take a hard look at myself, again. Regardless of my opinion on the issue at hand, I was not moving toward unity with those closest to me. Since that time I have committed myself to moving toward unity and empathy. It’s been hard, it’s an ongoing endeavor. And I wouldn’t have been able to do any of it without sobriety and the things this community has done for me.
I am grateful to have opportunities to improve myself. I am grateful for second chances (and third, fourth, fifth, etc ones). I am grateful for my friend and family. I am grateful for you.
Thank you all.
Problems have a way of crystallizing effort and understanding and it sounds like that is happening for you here. That’s good news and I hope you keep finding what you need 