Beauty comes through in many ways. There’s beauty in kindness. In courage. In truth. Through these things, a person can transform their life.

I have come far in my recovery journey. I’ve seen the ugliness that I lived in my former life. I have no desire to return to it. There has been a lot of transformation and wisdom cultivated through my recovery. I see it in others, too. When one recovers, it affects the whole of the family and friendship systems. I hope to be one who can bring wholehearted trust and truth to my loved ones, and to myself.

I have worked hard at trusting myself. It’s a new concept for me that I never had in my life before. I can trust myself to do what’s right; to take care of my needs before my wants. That’s huge growth for me. I wouldn’t have had that without recovery.

I have also worked hard at speaking my truth. I always thought I didn’t have a say in anything. I didn’t have a voice. I wasn’t feeling heard. It’s my responsibility now to make sure I do feel heard. I do have a voice. I can use it.

Kindness, courage, and truth are three things that I hold high as values. I’m not perfect at it though and, when I slip up, I have tools to take a step back and look at my actions and thoughts. Sometimes I need some encouragement in those areas, too.

Overall, I know it’s in God’s hands about when and where transformation will occur. I have no say. I trust that it will.

Sending love and light, Kel.