Many times, throughout the process of writing this book, I asked myself, who cares? Who do you think you are? Why would anyone be interested in what you have to say? What makes you think you can help someone else? Then I remembered what it felt like before I woke up; before I changed. I used to think that everyone but me, had received a comprehensive guide on how the world works. I felt, that if someone had just explained things to me sooner, in terms I could understand; if they’d given me real life experience, I may have turned out much differently and avoided many of the mistakes I made. I realized, in that moment, that my story could be someone else’s guide; perhaps they could learn from my experience and avoid the same misery. Here are some of the notes I’ve taken and the lessons I’ve learned. I hope they help someone, maybe even you. 😊 Today I live a life I could have never imagined. It is simple and yet overflowing with happiness. It is filled with friends and love and laughter. It is filled with feelings and spirit and principles. It is filled with art and poetry. It is filled with meaning and purpose. In the past, I remember wishing the day would end. Today, I want to squeeze every single moment out of each day and make sure I make it count. The miracle of living in today is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. By living only in today, this moment, I have no regret and no fear. I put my trust in God and the family that now surrounds me. I am so grateful that I didn't leave before the miracle happened. If you are reading this book, the miracle can happen for you as well. Take the time to read through my experience in and out of recovery, see what I did right and what I did wrong. Take from my experience what can help you and ignore what doesn’t. We may not be the same, but if you take the time to read my story, you’ll see that we are similar. © 2020 Robyn Anonymous, No Longer Thirsty #RobynAnonymous #ThirstyNoMore #HandbookToHappiness #ABetterMe #Recovery #BeTheChange #FromHopelessnessToHappiness #HappinessRules #GodChangedMe #SelfDiscovery #SelfCare #SelfAcceptance #SelfLove #GodIsTheAnswer https://www.instagram.com/p/CDHD_y-DYTU/?igshid=w2my6qr2wlqa