The top 5 things about being back in my parents' house at this moment:
1) my dad made chocolate cookies, which are amazing because my dad is awesome.
2) my brother is not only drug free but also chatty and sweet (?!)
3) the hot tub
4) So You Think You Can Dance on DVR
5) we're going to the lake cottage tomorrow
friends, I love you. Things have been really crappy. and they will be crappy again someday. but right now, at this moment, things are pretty wonderful. I have a home again, a sanctuary. I don't think I could ever be content without a close relationship with my parents, my brother. I took my space, I took my time, and still my well being is directly related to theirs. There's no way around it. Family is important to me.
A huge sigh of relief today. and one more (small) victory for hope and forgiveness and possibility.
