I was raised to be the best at everything I do, but you don’t have to be the best. Recently I’ve been attending AA meetings, called up to share sometimes but never ready, I’m not one to have something deep and philosophical to say about life. Maybe I’m just new to the program and haven’t thought of what to say, but after therapy one day when encouraged to share, I did and it went great just shared the facts.

Leslie, addict/alcoholic, I’m 80 days sober today and doing well. Just started a new program that’s mental health based, here in San Diego, I’m from Los Angeles. The first time I went to rehab was 2007 for cocaine and alcohol, then I went to law school, and was hospitalized more than once, almost 10 times now I’ve lost count. (Then speak on the topic of choice that day). Then went to rehab 2011 for alcohol. Then went to a dual diagnosis residential program 2021, and sober living and residential 2023, and now I’m in treatment again 2025. (You get the picture).

I’m starting my 4th step this week, I’ve already written one so I’ll just be adding and updating the one I already have. Not much to say in terms of resentments but yes I do have a lot of fears. One of which is failing in life. Recently dealing with not being on adderrall and when the time comes start looking for a job again in law, work as a paralegal. I want to stay out here in San Diego and work so might move into a sober living after I leave here and work. We’ll see.

I know I’ve not been blogging much my stats are up at 240k and so excited to see my world wide audience. Hope everyone is doing well and staying focused and practicing self care. You owe it to yourself this summer to stop worrying about the past, be present, and enjoy some sunshine. Like I’ve always said you only live once!