Thanksgiving and day with my girlfriend

I couldnt see my family, but I was able to volunteer at a local shelter on thanksgiving. It was very emotionally fulfilling and im glad i had the opportunity to go. It was nice to be surrounded by community and to feel like I was having a positive impact. Im thankful for tolerance and the hope for things to improve. 

I reached out a clinic that specializes in addiction support and trauma. I hope they get back to me because I would like some consistent long term counseling that I couldnt get previously. I think theyll be a good match for me and my childhood trauma.

I also got to talk to my girlfriend about my recovery. Shes perfect I love her so much and id do anything to protect our future together. She deserves the best and I would be blessed to spend the rest of my life with her. But more than anything I want her to be okay. Shes so loving and I told her that I need her to know that it comes from her. That no matter what shell be ok. We plan on going to church together on sunday which is a first in years for each of us. spirituality is heavily mentioned in the relapse prevention course im taking and im glad I get to spend more time with her.