Hi Gus,

I have definitely learned much since I began my recovery, and I am enjoying my life! Never would I have thought it possible to wake up each day and be glad to see another day; but it is true! I look forward to spending time each day learning about my God and myself - who I am as I grow into a healthier and happier person who is, for the first time, taking responsiblity for my own life and problems. It is exciting to learn that I do have control over my own thoughts and emotions, and though I cannot change my outside circumstances, I sure can learn to change my reaction or response to those circumstances. And that changes my entire outlook on life!

Yesterday was my first Dialectical Behaviour Therapy chat session, and I just loved it! I am looking forward to attending each week, as well as other chats, and also to meeting more people here in Psych Central. I am very thankful to have found this site, and every day I find there is something to look forward to - including spending time with my wonderful husband and talking with current friends and making new ones. Life for me is truly good right now.

Thank you for this thread, Gus! I enjoyed reading the members thougts and seeing all the positive responses! Great idea!

With appreciation and hugs,

BAPearl