hi lovebugs! it's been a hot minute since I've been on here, but I thought I'd hop back on and share what's happened since I last posted. life got majorly rough for a minute. I quit my job at jewel, moved back in with my parents, and went to rehab to finally get sober and address my ED. it's been a tough journey, full of ups and downs, but I'd choose to repeat it over and over if it means I'd end up on the path I am on today. this past saturday marked 7 months of sobriety for me! I got pie and went thrifting with my sponsor to celebrate. she's truly a godsend, and has helped me grow so much in my sobriety. I chair an AA meeting every Thursday, and try to get to 2-4 meetings per week. the community provided from AA is one of the hugest supports I never knew I'd have, and now don't know what I'd do without! 3 weeks ago I started working again. part time at an ice cream shop! the uniform is ugly, but my coworkers are nice, and I get free ice cream and diet coke every shift! I work 12-6 tomorrow :) today was the first day of class at a local community college. I'm only taking one class so I can get used to school again after not being in school in 5 years, but this seemingly small step forward feels like a giant leap, especially for a girl who didn't even think she'd finish high school all those years ago. I have class again on wednesday, and I can barely wait!! I also started a scrapbook, go see movies in the park with friends, take walks on the beach, read on the front porch even when it's raining. some days are easier than others, and some days I feel in the depths of despair, but life is better than I could have imagined. every day I feel more like myself. So here I am! just a girl with a whole lot of baggage and a whole lot of love. I can't wait to update more on the ways I'm growing and learning 🩷