It’s been exactly one year since I started my quest to educate myself and others about what I learn along my “Silk Road” journey of separation, divorce, and finding myself (or at least the current version). I’ve struggled and felt despair. I’ve drank my bad days and moments away. I’ve avoided, escaped, and ignored life problems that probably needed to be addressed in the moment, but I wasn’t ready or didn’t want to deal with. But ultimately I have discovered (as of 3:30ish AM this morning), I am satisfied with who I have become (for now).
Yes, yes, I’ll continue to learn, grow, and make tons of life errors. However, when I look around my world I see happy Little’s that finally have a healthy and structured schedule, a clear- and becoming more distinct set of boundaries with the ex, and although the direct path to my future chapters with my human is somewhat blurry depending on CoVID restrictions-life is peaceful.
It’s not always peaceful. But it’s consistently peaceful enough because I have the right people in my inner circle. I don’t allow the nonsense of other humans and their drama effect my outcomes-if at all possible. I set boundaries to keep me sane and to model how this works for those that look to me for such guidance. If they choose to follow my example, fine. If not, that’s totally fine too.
AND, because I’m feeling fortified and ever grateful for my blessings I’ve decided to kick the blog up just a notch. I’ve had so many reach out after reading the blogs to either completely disagree with or completely agree with and then describe their own life situation as it relates to the topic.
They are generally seeking a sense of not feeling or being alone in their problems or asking additional information or feedback on how to handle their unique problem or situation. Which I’m happy to be of assistance, while following my personal boundaries. SO-to kick things up in a few ways I’ll be adding some actual Whiskey information tied to different topics. From novice to expert “noser” we will dive into the different whiskeys the world has to offer. Along those lines, we I’ll also talk about drinking responsibly.
I’ll also have some of my friends who are distillers, distributors, expert mixers, and connoisseurs sharing their tastes through links to various podcasts, YouTube videos, and blogs. In additional the fun and informative, I’ll be adding the serious and challenging topics that we are presently dealing with in our society around the world.
Not everyone will agree. However, unlike the “View” we will demonstrate our abilities to take perspectives, identify problems and discuss possible solutions without becoming so angry trying to push our agendas, we can agree to disagree or even better compromise without compromising our integrity.
I’m absolutely going to still write about my crap. I’m looking around the splash pad where I’m writing and can see so many issues that could write ten blogs…like this mom who is on her phone writing her blog instead of hovering over her responsibilities to limit their ability to walk. 🙄 seriously it’s gated, your kid is five, stop walking with them-it’s not Disney World.
Or, what about the mom who forgot to eat breakfast, only had one cup of coffee, and could use a Bloody Mary or two with maybe a lovely charcuterie spread. (Yes, of course this is me, and no I don’t have one, yet!)
I’m gonna add some links to this blog to start with and they’ll also be added to the main page. More will be added as time moves forward. As always, it’s a good day to move forward.
~WM~
Whiskey Momma 