The Benefits of a Stable Self

I've been sober again for a few weeks now; I feel overwhelmed.

There's so much to do in a day ... so much I want to accomplish.

Writing my memoir.

Promoting the blog.

Building my social media following.

Designing to make money.

Advocating against CSA.

Not to mention friends, family, taking care of my physical and mental health ...

it's enough to make my head spin.

Sobriety doesn't get rid of the challenges.

What it does do is give me the strength and composure to tackle them.

Without the highs/lows of drugs and alcohol, my body reaches a type of homeostasis that produces a more stable self. Sure, I can feel overwhelmed, sad, mad, frustrated, even a little hopeless at times, but what I don't feel is the paralyzing sense that I can't handle it.

I feel a trust that these "negative" emotions won't last, and through my perseverance, I will prevail.

One small step at a time.