not booze...although that was a part of it....
I mean just capsulize this last year for me. Wanted to share and let you know how much you here on this site have helped me.
I have left a 16 year marriage....worked out my issues with it....considered intensely if I could make it work....made a huge decision to not go back. I am at peace with that....working through a divorce now.
Ended a five year fade. Worked through the frey of inner conflict over God's existence....at peace in the mystery now. I'm okay with not knowing.
Have been raising my grandkids....this year helped their mother get the help she needed to manage her life and be a mom again. She is the mom now, they treat me like grandma for the first time in years. Love being grandma btw.
My son has had two suicide attempts. One almost did it. He is schizophrenic...and has some physical disabilities. He is doing well and living on his own in a program for the mentally ill.
My parents have been living with me for the past eight years....I have been their caregiver, as needed, which this past year became significant. They celebrated their 60th anniversary, also their first Christmas with me in 16 years and had all their kids, grandkids, and greatgrandkids here. My dad passed in February, my mom passed a few days ago.
I left my house, my home, and my stuff....which I still have to retrieve. I moved into a new town (to be near my sister), in an old house that I have both loved and hated.
Now it is time to move again....I can feel the wind in my face....feels so good.
I honor this year. There is no other way to remember. I will put it in a bottle, and keep it in my heart.
Finally....I found JWD. I can't express how my evolution has been connected in supported by all of you......
With my deepest thanks and appreciation....I love you,.& a special thanks to Simon.
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