Kristine
Mom, ex wife, artist, sister, auntie and addict in recovery. I value integrity, kindness and acceptance. I'm the child of 2 addicts who never sought recovery and my childhood was full of sadness, neglect and loneliness. We moved constantly. I attended 19 different schools before high school graduation. It was traumatic because I was a very shy kid. Today I work one day at a time to become self aware through strength and resiliency. I see life through a positive lens and I always want my connection to others to be one that lessens their insecurities. I worry about staying in recovery, financial security, and falling back into a codependent relationship. I was an active participant in a toxic relationship for 3 decades. Leaving that abusive marriage was the hardest thing I ever did. The light from that marriage though, is our 23 year old beautiful daughter. Our marriage didn't work but I will have life-long gratitude that he gave me her. I pray for him daily. Being a sober woman has given me hope and the tools to live my best life. Most days I look at my 53 year old body and find love though personal insecurity has been a lifelong struggle for me. I'm insecure about my loose skin from a 9 year old weight loss surgery but I believe that true beauty is internal grace. I have a strong core group of women who support me daily. The power of my support system is a gift that propels me through life. I am most proud of my awareness of self. It has taken me 5 decades to find me. I am Kristine. I am strong okay, and enough. I have the power to help others and it is my joy to do just that.