ODDLY, THE SILENCE FEELS
GOOD IN SOB R I E T Y
I tree watch -when I’m sober. The evergreen trees here are thick and ginormous. I look to their peaks as they touch the sky, they sway with the wind, I see ravens, eagles, and the great blue heron sky among the branches. I can almost hear them breathe unless woodpeckers drown them out (I love the red-headed ones). It’s hard to understand how I didn’t notice all the colours, sights, and sounds when constantly recovering from alcohol. I used to drown the headaches and anxiety out with loud music in my earphones in the car. Now I don’t wear earphones on my walks with my dog (he reads my mind and responds to my vibe) and I’m finding myself driving in silence more often. And, oddly, the silence actually feels good.
-Heidi A.- Pledge 100 Thomond Sister
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