Hi everyone. Things are going pretty well here. Went back to the surgeon for my post op follow up and he said I was doing great. I've lost 32pounds since the surgery which I think is great especially in only a months time. He gave me the all clear to leave for Maryland. My kids are so excited about the move which really makes things a lot easier. Starting tomorrow while kids are at school will be packing and cleaning because I can't seem to get much done when kids are home. I got information on licensure requirements in Maryland for dual diagnosis counselor and I only need three classes to get my license and I really think my BS in biopsychology will help when looking for a job. I signed up for a few of those job sites and there seems to be quite a few jobs available. I can't wait to have surgery and go back to work. I really want my kids to be proud of me and I don't want them to think that struggling on disability is how you are supposed to live. I want to take care of my family myself. Don't get me wrong when you need you need it but at this point in my life I think I could really handle working. I am definitely going to try. I don't want to let my mental illness keep me down any longer. I have two beautiful kids counting on me. Well thanks for listening. As always I'm blessed with another day clean and sober. For those of you who don't know my sobriety date is November 21, 2005 and I thank God each and every day for my sobriety. How is everyone else doing?