This new freedom is so wonderful. I have learned that I can heal, I can forgive, I can understand, and that it’s okay to love myself and to take care of myself. I am still struggling with finances and trying to find a job that is worth working even though I am not eligible for many with my background. I know I have the skills and the knowledge, and now I even have the wisdom, what I have to do now is prove myself to others who don’t even know me. However, I am not discouraged and I am clean and sober and my soul, my heart, and my brain are working with each other and not against each other. I have hope now where before I had zilch. My children are with me – ages 1 thru 13. It doesn’t matter if it’s pancakes for dinner, at least we have God, each other, and the rest of my family is there for us if we get too desperate.
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Good for you for getting clean and sober. Don't worry about the job and finances; as you stay sober and keep working you will build skills and confidence and will find better jobs. Keep up the great work, I'm so happy that you are your kids are together again.
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