Oooh that picture of Tía Herminia as a teenager is amazing! So gorgeous. And I love what you wrote about becoming your own authority in sobriety. There is SO MUCH out there these days about how to do recovery properly, so many contrasting opinions- some say one day at a time, some say never question the decision and stop torturing yourself by having to recommit every day. Some say you can't do it without community, some say it's a lonesome dance. I too am finding that it works best for me when I find my own way. Yes, it's helpful to read what worked well for others but in the end, one of the most precious gifts of this process is getting to know and trust myself better than ever before.
Oooh that picture of Tía Herminia as a teenager is amazing! So gorgeous. And I love what you wrote about becoming your own authority in sobriety. There is SO MUCH out there these days about how to do recovery properly, so many contrasting opinions- some say one day at a time, some say never question the decision and stop torturing yourself by having to recommit every day. Some say you can't do it without community, some say it's a lonesome dance. I too am finding that it works best for me when I find my own way. Yes, it's helpful to read what worked well for others but in the end, one of the most precious gifts of this process is getting to know and trust myself better than ever before.
thank you, Catherine! i love imagining her as a young person.
so grateful to be on this path with you <3
I love stories about your family!
they are so fun to tell <3