If you have any amount of sober time under your belt you have already come further than you probably expected. And you should feel proud of that. But keep in mind that more loss, more lows, and more heartbreak will be on the horizon. Life doesn't get perfect just because we get sober. We will constantly be in a cycle of pain, recovery and peace. In that process we will be forever growing and learning. That's the beauty of sobriety, and life- we never stop growing. We can always become a better version of ourselves. We learn what is important and what is not. We challenge our minds to steer away from the destructive thoughts, and lean towards the positive outcomes. 

The process is what's important. It's the work and the time and the effort you've put in. It's how you've healed. Each and every one of us is worthy of the beautiful process that is our becoming. Embrace it all. Each and every obstacle. Every high and every low. It all matters in the healing process. And remember, all we have is today. Look where your feet are… and there you are. 

*Kristen*