I've really been through a dark period this year.

Firstly, let me tell you that I deactivated FB because it's shallow and people are savage on FB. I've gotten much more from SW.

I think I've turned a corner and realized that there's two ways to look at my life. I can beat myself up for not having good credit, a fat savings, a true career or a driver's license at age 36 (due to alcoholism in my 20's) or I can see the good in myself. I can tell myself I'm a loser or I can tell myself the positives:

I have over 6 years sober

I pay my bills now & have learned to be more responsible

I'm a good mother to our toddler

I have a successful marriage of 4 years & am a faithful wife

My house is clean & my lawn mowed

I'm employable and starting a new job soon

I have most of my health intact

Most of my problems are fixable. I just need to find the strength to do so.

Can someone help me forgive myself for my mistakes?