Gratitude

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Thank you to everyone who generously donated to Odyssey House and helped them give those affected by drug and alcohol abuse a fresh start in life.  Thank you to those who inspired me to take a year off alcohol especially John and my cousin Scotty.  Thank you to those who supported me during my year without alcohol, every message, comment, text, word of encouragement kept me going and I couldn't have done it without you.  A special thank you to those who challenged me and doubted me because you also helped propell me forward.    Thank you Chris Raine for creating a shift in the drinking culture and continuing to work hard to spread a positive message around the world.  It's not easy going against the grain and you're helping to pave the way for future generations.

I'm so grateful for my life, for my family and friends, for my struggles.  There was a time in my 20's when I was cynical and negative and now I look back and laugh because I'm often so happy these days that I annoy people with my positivity.  I used to be very anxious and stressed and now I'm sometimes so calm that people think I don't care.  I'm not saying all my problems are solved or that I don't have bad days, but I feel so strong that I know I can handle anything that comes my way and this is in part because of my year without alcohol.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.