Progress not perfection

Almost everyday I must remind myself that I am a work in progress. And with each passing day, week, and month telling myself this brings me a sense of comfort that I never thought I would feel again when I was caught up in active addiction.  Not everything I do is perfect nor does it have to be; abstinence and recovery are both messy processes so they should never be expected to be perfect. Sometimes I am impatient with my recovery, some days it seems like time is going so slow. But I know with every fiber of my being that each day I am getting better and stronger and I am learning how to love myself and connect with my Higher Power. I am not engaging in unhealthy relationship patterns or chasing unavailable men. For me, this is such a huge accomplishment.
To that end, I have another milestone to report: today it has been 130 days since I last had sex. This is the longest period of time that I have ever gone without having physical contact with a man. (The longest I had gone before now is 112 days.) I can't convey how proud I am of my celibacy and commitment to my recovery!