“My love for you thrives in your sobriety, but isn’t tied to your sobriety” — wise words that balance me on difficult days by my amazing partner, Ryan Richmond. 91 days #alcoholfree + learning to navigate life, newly diagnosed with Level 1 autism spectrum disorder It’s likely finally finding that missing sock I’ve been seeking, for 42 years. Navigating grief is hard enough, add learning to sans booze and it felt damn near insurmountable. Until this diagnosis. I feel free, as me. 🪩 at last. 🧩