I’m home.

It’s been a long week.

I’ve reconnected with estranged extended family and, among so-called friends, I’ve discovered upon whom I can truly rely.

I made it through this last week sober, by the grace of God, though I started smoking again. I’ve disowned my sisters, their husbands/boyfriends, and their kids. I’ve made a shaky peace with my father.

We got in late last night, and received an email today from my MIL telling us of a death on John’s side of the family. Our deepest sympathies go out to Aunt Joyce’s family in this most trying time.

John is back at work for the next week and a half.

It’s nice to finally be back home, but Lord do I miss my mother.