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I had fully forgotten true laughter and fun by the end of my drinking career but in sobriety I have laughed a lot and in healthier ways, not just to mask pain and hopelessness. I have a very vivid memory of laughing so hard in a halfway house at less than 30 days sober that I literally rolled on the floor. Roflmao indeed. I didn't have a lot to give at that time but it made an impression because it opened my eyes, and spirit, to the possibilities. If I just didn't have that first drink.

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Love that, Amy. Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you. Nine months sober...

So far!

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Congrats, Christopher!

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I can feel your joy, creativity, and vitality flowing through this beautiful share. Thank you for offering such heartfelt, spirited inspiration, Margaret!

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That song pierces me every time. Iā€™m so moved by your words and your re-discovering of your wonder and awe. My experience in sobriety thus far has been similar.

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Omg thank you so much Kaitlyn, this means the world! I'm so glad to hear you've been reconnecting to little you in sobriety and finding joy and wonder as well. (and omg ikr, what an emotional song!)

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I love this so much Margaret! I found it really moving. I found that so helpful too - to remember my younger self who didn't need alcohol to find wonder and joy and fun. And that is such wise observation - that it's presence, rather than innocence, that is the gift of childhood.

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Ellie! Thank you thank you, what a beautiful comment. I'm so happy to read you've been re-connecting to your younger self as well, it really is so helpful and emotional!

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