14 months

Today marks 14 months of sobriety from love and sex addiction. I am so proud of this accomplishment and blessed beyond words that I am in recovery from this horrible and insidious disease. I was talking with a friend this morning about it and how addictions rob you of everything good, real, and worthwhile in this world.
I would say that the worst consequence of my love and sex addiction was the lost time I missed spending with my son. When my son was with me, I was always distracted with my qualifier and it's so painful for me to say but my son came second. Addictions always take first place in a person's life, I learned that lesson all too well from observing my dad over the years. I am grateful that I learned my lesson before it was too late because not everyone is granted that valuable gift.  I am so happy to report that I now have a wonderful relationship with my son and we are extremely close. When I spend time with him, I am present in the moment and feel genuinely connected to him. I love him so very much, he is the greatest joy of my life! Here's to 14 more months of recovery!!! 😊