I am still in the midst of making things right in my family.
Stayed up last night talking with my partner of 8 years about the aches and pains of our separation.
She spoke about it, too.
I heard her.
I felt her.
I saw her.
I would have never been able to do that if I were still drinking.
We closed the conversation with understanding and purpose.
I went to sleep and woke up today feeling empowered.
I’m not spiraling and calling out of work. I’m not hungover. I’m just ready to do better today, while understanding just a little more of how someone else feels.
To be better today for me, too. Creating more positive patterns in my life.
A tiny step in the right direction, but the gratitude is immense.