I reread my piece this morning, and found myself nodding along. I needed the reminder from myself. That openness is good. That vulnerability is strength. That life is good and my story matters and we are all struggling with our own battles, and the only thing we really need is grace from each other.
{this doubles as my bigger picture moment for this week... that's how strongly I feel about it ;) }
This week we are linking up with Jade... will you join us?
I have too much to say about what your wrote for 12:30 am...email coming tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWow Corinne! Sending a hug and love to you today. I left a comment for you on Ellie's blog. xo
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm so sorry that you were on the receiving end of such knee-jerk judgment, rather than compassion and understanding. I have some choice words for that woman, but I shall refrain and instead just say: You are strong and brave for owning up to what effect alcohol had on you (and to do it long before it really became a "problem"). You are strong and brave for reaching out and getting help, and for doing what you needed to do to turn things around. With alcoholism, it's rarely (if ever) about the alcohol, but rather about what hole in our lives and hearts the alcohol fills. It's not an easy fix. And there's rarely a forever fix, just day-by-day choices that can take an incredible amount of strength. I honor that in you.
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