My name is Maggie and my gratitude for another day of sobriety grows. I never imagined five years ago that life could be like it is. Not alwaysrainbows and unicorns. However being clean and sober has allowed me to handle the very situations that used to be my reasons for escaping into a bottle or other mind altering substances. Yesterday I sat in the parking lot of the dry cleaners and allowed the tears to flow. I was holding the suit my husband wore when we got married almost 30 years ago. He is in the final stages of COPD and in hospice care. Sometimes life doesn't seem fair but were I not sober, I would not have been able to treasure the last few years together. Life didn't get easier but I got stronger and better able to handle the struggles. Life on life's terms can be really really tough but I will continue to believe that as long as I do everything I can, God really does take care of the rest. Have a blessed day
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Iām sorry about your husband. Thank you for the powerful message. Sobriety is so much more than just not drinking or using. Being present, and supporting our families with love and tolerance is priceless. May you continue to find comfort and peace in your sober journey ODAAT
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