When my addiction coach first told me that recovery was a journey not an event the words really struck a cord with me. In 2020 I walked away from a 20 year marriage that was very toxic. I gave and he took until I had nothing more to give. When I tried to turn to him for support during the times I really needed some he ran away, finally I had enough and really ran away. 2020 was a year of extreme changes for a lot of us, if it weren't for the puppies I took in I am not sure I would have kept going, they still keep me going they just don't have to work as hard at it. In looking back at my relationship I can now see just how toxic was, I am still working on healing and releasing the mental and emotional wounds and there are times when I find myself slipping back into old patterns.

Now I shall leave you with my favorite quote and thank you for looking in on me. “May the world be kind to you, and may your own thoughts be gentle upon yourself.” Jonathan Lockwood Huie