As some of you know my parents moved down south last summer which forced me to get an apartment and partially grow up!I have lived on my own for a year now and only started becoming responsible a short time ago. My 6 month sober date is in a couple days and I realize that I have straightened out my life ALOT thanks to this site and all of you. I could not have imagined how much my life would turn around in this time. I went back to school after a couple years off and my semester just ended a few weeks ago. In my 2 classes I got an A- in both which is very good for me. I did not have a desire or the ambition to go back to school until I became sober... suddenly the motivation was there for me. Anyway... I started thinking 3 nights ago about what else I need to do to straighten out my life and finish becoming a better person - the person I was before drinking and drugs took over. My decision was that I have to move from CT to NC in order to get back on my feet in terms of good financial standing. I figure I will save money moving in with my parents for awhile since I will not have to pay rent to live there. Once I get somewhat on my feet I will start giving them a few hundred a month but it will still be a lot cheaper than paying what I pay up here. So basically the thought came into my mind 3 nights ago and then 2 nights ago I talked to my parents and decided to pack up and move down south! So yesterday I gave my boss notice and told him September 1st will be my last day and I will move the Tuesday or Wed after since I do not want to travel during labor day weekend! So anyway, at age 24 I am moving back home to better my life and I will be attending school in January down there. I am excited and I know they say not to make any big decisions for the first year.... but i think this is a good one... and it will only better my life! And if it doesn't work out I can always move back! The only people I know down there are my parents... but I have always been good at meeting new people so I am not too worried about that... just an update! Hope everyone is doing well and had a great weekend!!!
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"Advice is what you ask for when you already know the answer but wish you didn't"
A big congratulations on your upcoming six month chip. That is really terrific. It really is amazing just how quickly we can change our lives for the better through working this wonderful program of recovery. Well done on the grades you have just achieved in school. I'm sure that you must be feeling really good.
I really do hope that your move will go well for you. It sounds as if you have thought this through carefully. I hope that you'll check out where local AA meetings are held in NC and continue to get ES&H from them.
Please keep posting and letting us know how things are going for you, won't you?
Take care,
Carol
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
