Yes, even when sober, “shit happens.” But when we use alcohol, other drugs or gamble things happen that did not have to happen.
If lightning strikes my house and it burns to the ground, “shit happens.” If I come home drunk, start frying a steak, pass out and my house burns to the ground, that is “bullshit happens,” when I am impaired.
Also, you did not forget the equally important (for your future), “reminder” that you gave yourself today: “I am INCREDIBLY grateful that that is not how I live my life anymore.” I also do that when I have to force myself to exercise or do dishes before going to bed etc. “I am really glad I did that,” which makes it easier to do that again.
Having peace and calmness in your life is wonderful. And writing about the fact that there’s no drama in your life isn’t boring, it’s very comforting.
Yes, even when sober, “shit happens.” But when we use alcohol, other drugs or gamble things happen that did not have to happen.
If lightning strikes my house and it burns to the ground, “shit happens.” If I come home drunk, start frying a steak, pass out and my house burns to the ground, that is “bullshit happens,” when I am impaired.
Also, you did not forget the equally important (for your future), “reminder” that you gave yourself today: “I am INCREDIBLY grateful that that is not how I live my life anymore.” I also do that when I have to force myself to exercise or do dishes before going to bed etc. “I am really glad I did that,” which makes it easier to do that again.