People like to forget just how much of a process it is to get our heads back together and that it doesn’t happen over night we may have gone through withdrawals mentally physically and emotionally but rebuilding our minds takes a long time and a lot of work just like anything else practice makes perfect I used to forget shit all the time and someone in my house nit-pick at literally EVERYTHING about it but do I let it get to me? No because people are entitled to their own opinions and I know that I’m still gonna be doing whatever is necessary to continue with my sobriety… There are people who get jealous of your progress and may try to knock you down a peg or two to make themselves feel better so don’t give them the satisfaction
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Well, she is still mad as hell. She isn’t talking to me or acknowledging my presence. I’m kind of chuckling inside because I let it go but she is giving me a strong reminder of how I used to cling to my grudges like they were giving me life. So grateful to be in recovery.
Now I need to go find my lighter and has anyone seen my coffee cup? 
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She started talking to me and is acting like nothing happened. It’s kind of funny in a way because I’m getting a glimpse of my old behavior and how it appeared to others. I’ve seriously let it go which is a miracle for me since I was always the queen of holding grudges back in the day. Like my sponsor drilled into my head, I did my part. How it is received is not for me nor is it my responsibility. On the plus side she has stopped with her comments. All in all, I feel good that I stood up for myself in a gracious way and didn’t fall into the old trap of reacting to anger. Isn’t recovery awesome?
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I have been following this since you started posting about it. Great F$&king job! Proud of you! Showing everyone the benefits of recovery. Thanks for sharing, you helped me. And probably many more. 
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Thanks hun. I fed the good wolf. 
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Just want to add that today I got an apology. She apologized for her anger and for hurting me. It went well. I think back at my old behavior and know that at one time I would have escalated the drama until the entire house was involved and in an uproar. Thank god for recovery.
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