Things are looking up.

My life is improving and it feels good to be out of the pull of alcohol and protected by Naltrexone.

One glass of wine last night - cheap Sauvignon Blanc (left over from the afternoon tea party) and it was absolutely AWFUL. (Sincere apologies to any SauvBlanc lovers - I'm a chardonnay girl.)

My child is wanting to do more with me of late and asked if he could help with cooking dinner - Beef Stroganoff. I was very surprised! but he happily stirred while I added ingredients and we chatted. He also wanted to read to me at bedtime. It melts my heart and I am grateful that the "old drunk short-tempered dragon" has left the house because I want the remains of his childhood to be spent with love, kindness and patience. I never meant to be unkind or impatient or unloveable but 10 plus years of AUD did that to me. I'm finding that I am now able to laugh out loud where previously I was suspicious of a joke.

I do hope that Claudia realizes how terribly important her role is in changing people's lives and I wish I could share with her how utterly grateful I am. My dignity is being restored and my heart is full of love and compassion.

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