To say 2020 was ‘difficult’, would be an understatement. I’ve heard it described as a ‘dumpster fire’, which I feel is a pretty accurate description. For someone who prides their life on bettering their circumstances, thinking positive and living in the moment – 2020 has challenged me in ways I’m not sure I’ve been challenged before.
Everything has changed. The shit-show of 2020 has given us time to think about what’s really important. Perhaps within all the uncertainty, was a blessing in disguise for our family. New horizons have entered the landscape of our lives, and we’re ready for big change.
Sobriety isn’t something we can just get because we want it. If you’re a true alcoholic like me, white-knuckling it through dry periods only gets you so far. To reach a comfortable level of contentment in sobriety, means we have to do the work. We have to be willing to get uncomfortable. And after reaching a good spot in sobriety, we have to KEEP doing the work, because unfortunately, there is no cure for addiction – only a daily reprieve.
Something has always pulled me towards nature. Towards the peace and serenity that comes from connecting with the same earth I was born from.
