I don't look horrific in the morning

It's crazy, 6am and no makeup and only brushed out my hair and I actually feel okay about how I look getting out of bed. I don't look exhausted, swollen, blotchy, sunken, and dead inside anymore. No more unwashed makeup smeared on my face, monstrous bags, and dead skin... I quit drinking at the end of January, and my body is healing and reflecting my inner peace. My skin looks healthy, my eyes have life again and look bright, and my color is back to normal.

Seeing physical proof of your recovery is indescribable, and it's pushing me to not let go. You don't realize how sick you truly are until you're on the other side. IWNDWYT.

Edit: Rereading it, woah! I'm actually consistently up and about even with nothing to do at 6 am now in sobriety. I'm about to go on a walk. 😊