I’m sitting in my living room. It’s December 1st. I’m excited about December this year! There will be celebrations every week! This week my dad is coming into town. The next is my 1 year sober! Then I turn 29. Then Christmas with the family. Then New Year’s. My family and friends are going to be celebrating with me all month long! And I can’t wait!

There’s something magical about celebrating life. That’s what this December means to me. To be close by family and friends; it means everything to me. My family (of origin and chosen) has stuck by me through thick and thin. Shout out to them because I don’t know how they put up with me! I love them with all my heart and soul.

I’m celebrating, not only my birthday, but also my sobriety. I wouldn’t be here without my sobriety and everything it’s taught me. I’ve been told that I’m resilient. That must be true because I’m still here, alive and breathing. I’ve lived with battling an eating disorder, depression, hypomania, self-injury, and addiction. If I can manage to keep all those things at bay, then I have a pretty good shot at life! Resilience must be the word.

My intention this December is “transformation”. What that means to me is to be of service to others while, at the same time, taking care of myself. I want to help other people and be the best version of myself that I possibly know how to be.

So, it’s about celebration of life and the transformation through actions and compassion.

This December will definitely be one to remember.

Sending love and light, Kel.