This is the first time I have gone through an anniversary of my Mother's death without alcohol, and it's not as bad as I had feared it would be. I had a difficult and disorienting day yesterday but bounced back today and am excited to be running a road race tomorrow (Mother's Day) and celebrate recovery from codependence. There is always more work to be done, but what a difference 3 years and daily self work has made!
Way to go JDog - congrats! :cheer:
I ran proudly and happily this morning, no darkness weighing me down. Before the race, I was doing a bit of meditation and the standing-on-one-leg balancing thing, staring out at the ocean. Suddenly, a whale popped into view very near to where I was standing. I looked around and realized I was the only one to have seen this magnificent mammal. What a blessing on my day! I went on to run one of my fastest races in several years, and was really so glad to be me.
Thank you, BeHealthy. I agree that the whale blessing positively impacted my experience. Your ability to appreciate my story brings me joy.