When I entered into the world of recovery after years of alcohol and drug abuse…life was very tricky to navigate.

I would be sober. That means I would be present. That means I would FEEL everything.

At first my awareness traveled outward – to the others and their behavior. Whether it was good in my opinion or bad…it was focused on them.

This left room for judgment and pain.

When I focused outward and based MY FEELINGS on how others were behaving I was left with no power.

Just like the drugs dictated how I felt….I was now allowing people and circumstances to do the same thing.

I have been blessed to learn about my inner self and strength.

I have been blessed to learn about the grace of god that is more powerful than any thought that I can think.

I believe I…