And I'm nowhere near where I thought I'd be at this age. Divorced, never owned my own home, financially not too bad off but not where I want to be, struggling to trust enough to make real friends, single moming it to two beautiful but demanding kids, just struggling in general to get through this hellacious year. But one thing I can say is that through it all I never drank a drop of alcohol. The old me couldn't comprehend that was possible. So I'm gonna lean on that tonight as something positive that I know I'm doing right.
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Britney, don’t be so hard on yourself. We call it rule 62. If you just stay sober one day at a time, the promises come true. I’ve been there, and it is a matter of remembering to live where my feet are.
All I have is today, and if I’m sober it’s a good day with opportunities to improve myself. If I pick up, I have nothing.
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Sorry I didn’t see this sooner. Happy Birthday to a sober super mom!!! It’s good to see a little gratitude peeking out from those gray storm clouds you got swirling in your head. Milestones tend to trigger a flood of emotions, both positive and negative. Sit with it and let it pass. As you said, you are sober. You have two beautiful children. You have a choice today. Chose happiness. Chose to get reconnected with a program of recovery if you’re not already. Congrats on your birthday and your sobriety. You have the power to change both your perspective and circumstances. This is something an active alcoholic can’t do. 33 is young! You have your whole life ahead of you!
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Don't be hard on yourself. Practicing a gratitude list really helps me.
I lost everything and have to start over at 38. Don't compare yourself to others it will literally drive you insane.
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You are incredibly strong and inspiring. Hang in there 
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Thank you!
Thank you so much. 
wise words.