Hi Maverick, I loved picturing your family as you described them, enjoying time together. Times like that when I could stop and look at my family filled me with such joy. But, I think the important thing is to take the time to realize how special those little moments are, as you did. Perhaps, that is a gift of our addiction. We know we have passed these moments by, and we can choose to do so again, but for this moment we can be here. We can be present.
The thing I love most about recovery is the feeling of being where I am meant to be. I have to admit it isn’t always the place I want to be, but there is peace in not running away. You are doing great. Try not to beat yourself about the choices you have made in the past. Every day is a new day. Take care, my friend.
