Day 246

Good afternoon!  My name is Lauren and I'm blessed recovering alcoholic/addict.  I've been really busy recently.  (Not to make excuses.)  Busy doing "normal" things: working, making dinner, helping with homework, family time, etc.  In the past, my life consisted of working, drinking, and complaining.  Nothing was good enough, I never felt good, I was always tired, I was unhappy.  Everyone and everything was a burden to me.  What a waste of my life.  It's crazy to think that I am so happy with my life now. And it is "normal" to anyone else.  I am still living paycheck to paycheck, deciding which bill has to be paid first.  But ya know what?  It could be worse.  I could not have a job, not have a loving family, not have good friends that really care about me.  I am so happy to be where I am today, cuz I've seen my rock bottom, and I don't ever want to go there again.  I am so blessed.  Also, I have some great news.  My author's final proof of my book is in the mail!!!  This is so real!  I will actually have a copy in my hand next week.  To give it the go-ahead to go into production.  I am so amazed at how much my life has changed.  And ya know what?  It didn't just happen, I had to work for it.  I am also still raising funds to be able to go back to the treatment facility that helped get me sober. So if you would like to help be take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, please donate.  Just go to gofundme.com/laurenyoder.  Thank you very much!  Have a great day!