I truly expected to be fine afterward. I thought that a week of alone time, plus meeting some really wonderful people would change my outlook forever. Don't get me wrong, going on a trip and making new friends made a huge difference. Prior to going, I'd forgotten what it was like for people to text and make plans with me. It was so nice to be appreciated and accepted by my new friends, and I'm happy that we keep in contact now. In meeting them, I got a good reminder that I was not a bad person. I think my soul searching trip did everything in terms of reading self-help books, dancing a ...
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Healing Journey – Part 1
Hi, it’s been a while since I’ve posted. I took a break to gather myself. My tears have dried. After a couple of mopey days, I got up, washed my face, and in true Iris-fashion whipped out a notebook and pen. I got to work writing down how I felt and listing the choices I wanted to make. The best choice I’ve made so far? Sobriety. Instead of numbing, isolating, and avoiding, I chose to go on this journey sober. I’m stronger because of it. I believe that wholeheartedly. That speaks to how far I’ve come as a person. Not even a year ago, I would have drowned my sorrows and pain with ...
