This weekend I went to a Recovery Sleepover called Sleepless in Recovery. I have never had the energy to be Sleepless. But no matter what, a person just sleeps less. Friday night I had intentions to go to bed early- early-ish.Which translated into 11L30-midnight. Last night I had no idea how time slipped away from me, but then I realized... it was that darn time change. I stayed up late. Really late for me. I didn't start getting ready for bed until 1:30. As I'm winding down, scrolling on social media, I look at the time and somehow it's already 3:05! Now that I am remembering the time changed at 2 a.m., I realize how I lost an hour so quickly.
I am in a time of my life when my main "job" is helping others at my house. And I've been the main driver attempitng to meet 3 people's schedules. I feel like I'm always on the go. And then there's the fact that there are three of us, all female by biology. So there is no shortage of estrogen flowing here.
We all struggle with mental illness to varying degrees. My girls are beautiful souls. There is no doubt about that. But we are all striving. I say this because it's important to know, this momma's heart was exhausted and fatigued.
So I got away this weekend for time with other women, in recovery, who care for each other, care about each other, love each other, and have deep and meaningful friendships. I've known this these women for 15+ years. Obviously, I have not known all of them that long. Some women there were brand new in recovery. But that is not where I was going. I have known these women for a long time. But I've always been an outsider. Hanging around the outskirts.
But this time, I just felt at ease. I don't know if it was because I was desperate for renewal and rejuvenation, or just what. But I jumped in with both feet. I stayed. I hugged. I laughed. I crafted and created. I was open. I was honest. I gave my friends the benefit of the doubt. I believed the best.
I came home today feeling an exhaustion that was full of refreshing and renewal. My soul was renewed and my mind was refreshed. I'm feeling hopeful and happy tonight.
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I'm so happy to hear that for you! I had a rest and renewal of my own over the weekend - please know that you are not alone! Glad to hear you're recovering well and able to experience and offer the love of friends turned family. May you be richly and wonderfully blessed - and I hope there is much more refreshing and renewal in your future! ~With Warmest Regards
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