I definitely can relate, and I think it’s more common than we think. It’s hard to admit that sometimes, and you had the courage to start the conversation.
Self-worth after a bout with addiction is a battle to get back. At least for me, it was. I had to take further action and go to therapy to help me understand why. The floating question was always why… with no real answer.
Today, I know some of the why, and I’m okay with not knowing everything. I allow myself to have grace. I love myself for the little girl in me who was just trying to survive. When I saw her, I saw me… and that was enough to start having compassion for myself.
Understanding comes as you keep sharing and asking others for their perspective. It’s the power of our stories. We learn from each other… and sometimes, it’s one word, one line, or one sentence that gives us the key to open the next door. It’s gonna be okay. 