This is such a personal story , you choose to be vulnerable. It shows how someone can change their life for the better, even after big problems. I am glad to hear that you are sober, and reconnected with Danielle , that is amazing. Thanks for inspiring us with the essay Adam.
Enjoy your life, stay close to the fulfilment of family, it is what drives us each day.. Memories in the making, together with unconditional love, side by side. Life’s protection of each heart. To be inspirational for others’ paths :)
Congrats. I sometimes think children and parents raise themselves together. Each age has different needs. When little, give plenty of cuddles and lots of love. Well, lots of love always, but just try to cuddle your teenager and you'll catch hell. ☮️
I also resonate with not wanting to take meds for depression. I've done that and I always have ended up feeling numb. As I've continued to peel back the layers of what is ailing me, my depression or anxiety always seems to lift.
On the depression note, I think medication is irresponsible in many cases. Both on the part of the prescriber and the user. We’re going to feel emotional pain, and we must deal with it at root level. Perhaps that’s another article.
"It almost feels like I had to destroy myself to rebuild myself back up" - amen; I needed a bottom that helped me surrender and in turn gave me motivation to build back up.
Thank you for reading, and your valued insights. I’m interested in the concept of surrendering. I don’t feel like I surrendered; more like I accepted total responsibility. And in doing so, only I had the power to reshape how my life went from here. But we both landed at a point of ‘this is final; it’s only upwards from here’. It’s interesting to hear the different flavours that people bring, thank you for sharing.
I loved reading this! You have overcome so much and choosing to be open and vulnerable in sharing your story is inspiring. And I’m glad to hear you have been reunited with your soulmate:)
Congrats, Adam. You’re an inspiration and I hope to be as fortunate as you to reconnect with the love I lost due to my own addiction. It’s early, but I’m putting in the work to, hopefully, get to the same place as you. And even if it doesn’t happen, at least I’ll be sober, which is much better than what I was.
Hi Nate. Thank you for your feedback. I hope to get across in the story that I had let her go, totally and completely. My sobriety was only for my own sake. I purely focused on buiding myself over time, with the sole intent of just that: building myself for myself.
Put the work in on yourself, and for yourself. Remember the saying, 'don't chase butterflies because they'll only fly away; mend you garden and the butterflies will come.' And if they don't, you still have a wonderful garden.
This is such a personal story , you choose to be vulnerable. It shows how someone can change their life for the better, even after big problems. I am glad to hear that you are sober, and reconnected with Danielle , that is amazing. Thanks for inspiring us with the essay Adam.
Wow, thank you for your feedback, Tinashe. And the share! That's some heartwarming support.
A beautiful example of how Love guides us through life.
The strength and faith we hold through a Stoic community is a trusted way of existence.
Through guidance and walking side by side. The love and protection we all require throughout life. 🕊️❤️🕊️
Lovely words, deeply appreciated. Thank you Debbie.
Enjoy your life, stay close to the fulfilment of family, it is what drives us each day.. Memories in the making, together with unconditional love, side by side. Life’s protection of each heart. To be inspirational for others’ paths :)
Congrats. I sometimes think children and parents raise themselves together. Each age has different needs. When little, give plenty of cuddles and lots of love. Well, lots of love always, but just try to cuddle your teenager and you'll catch hell. ☮️
Haha, solid advice, thank you Jeanne!
Thank you your writing is inspiring and it's brilliant reading and buzzing to be in contact your a genuine person
Thank you. You too Josie.
Am Really pleased you and the 1 who got away are reunited and you should be so proud of how far you have come amazing jedi
Thank you Josie. Amazing to be in contact again.
This is heartwarming. Superb writing brother, made up you rekindled your life with Danielle.
I'm currently on meds, and really would love to get off them, which will happen in time 🙏🏻 One thing at a time i think though.
Yeah man it’s one thing at a time. Patience is your power.
Thank you for your feedback 🙏
It's great being in contact again and your writing is inspiring thanx for accepting my add
Thank you for this Adam..
A wonderful story of strength, resilience and finding peace, to be at home with oneself.
And in finding a community, of like minded people, to be our support.
I’m proud to have shared this space, in getting to know you.
Life, through difficulties, encourages us to find our safe space, in solitude, we find the comfort in being at “Home” with ourselves, in safety.
Including a bonus of community, to surround this.
The Love for ourselves and others, encourages our growth.
Beautiful feedback, Deborah. Thank you so much.
I love this love story.
I also resonate with not wanting to take meds for depression. I've done that and I always have ended up feeling numb. As I've continued to peel back the layers of what is ailing me, my depression or anxiety always seems to lift.
You're a great writer Adam, keep it up.
So kind of you, Holly. Thank you.
On the depression note, I think medication is irresponsible in many cases. Both on the part of the prescriber and the user. We’re going to feel emotional pain, and we must deal with it at root level. Perhaps that’s another article.
Thank you for reading and your feedback, Holly.
"It almost feels like I had to destroy myself to rebuild myself back up" - amen; I needed a bottom that helped me surrender and in turn gave me motivation to build back up.
Thank you for reading, and your valued insights. I’m interested in the concept of surrendering. I don’t feel like I surrendered; more like I accepted total responsibility. And in doing so, only I had the power to reshape how my life went from here. But we both landed at a point of ‘this is final; it’s only upwards from here’. It’s interesting to hear the different flavours that people bring, thank you for sharing.
YESS!! Seeing our emotions as natural, what a beautiful thing.
It’s almost as if there’s some evolutionary reason why emotions exist.
I loved reading this! You have overcome so much and choosing to be open and vulnerable in sharing your story is inspiring. And I’m glad to hear you have been reunited with your soulmate:)
Thank you for your kindness, Darcy.
Congrats, Adam. You’re an inspiration and I hope to be as fortunate as you to reconnect with the love I lost due to my own addiction. It’s early, but I’m putting in the work to, hopefully, get to the same place as you. And even if it doesn’t happen, at least I’ll be sober, which is much better than what I was.
Hi Nate. Thank you for your feedback. I hope to get across in the story that I had let her go, totally and completely. My sobriety was only for my own sake. I purely focused on buiding myself over time, with the sole intent of just that: building myself for myself.
Put the work in on yourself, and for yourself. Remember the saying, 'don't chase butterflies because they'll only fly away; mend you garden and the butterflies will come.' And if they don't, you still have a wonderful garden.
Oh yeah, the letting go part isn’t lost on me at all. Completely focused mending my garden. Lots of weeds to pull and seeds to plant.
Haha that’s the one.
Thank you so much, Dana. This beautiful story means the world to me. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and share your views.
Woops. Sorry for deleting that Dana!
I deleted a restack that didn't go as planned, and that deleted the original comment too!