[sylvie]

some dear friends & family of mine..
How much i've missed having special people in my life..
Having people to rely on, having them trust in me, conversations, laughs..
Fun memories, those little things that just make you smile..
the support & understanding, and just knowing someone is in your corner, rooting you on..

Today, when i attended the self-esteem Graduation of 9 courageous women, one of the 9 women turned out to be a very dear friend of mine.. Within my addiction, i pushed her away along with many other people in my life - seeing her, catching up and the frigging happiness of just knowing she understood.. After giving my speech, and i sat down, she shared something very powerful with the room about her own Recovery and then she let me know i was sent to her for a reason and it just really feels so good to be this far in my recovery and to be embracing my friendships and family again..

Once i work through this guilt, and find some forgiveness - and once i make amends, the peace of mind will be so welcomed & then i'll be taking huge strides forward on this journey of mine, i just know it... Lots of work ahead.. But, surrounded with people i love & who love me, powerful stuff.♥