As many of you know, I recently (19 months ago) finally decided to take my life back and get on the right track. It has been an amazing, scary, beautiful, and exciting journey, and I am grateful every day for what sobriety is giving me.

Last Sunday, while driving with my son, the car I bought 3 months ago completely shut down on me. It was a scary situation as the gas, brakes, everything completely shut down. The electrical stuff works but only to display the warning indicators. I am thankful though because I know it could have been a much worse situation. If we had been on the freeway or city streets, it could have turned out so much worse.

I recently started a new job that I love but literally depends on my having a vehicle as I drive to different locations in San Jose and the East Bay every day. I was able to get the car towed to my house and I have a mechanic coming to look at my car next week and hopefully figure out what is going on with it. I am asking for help offsetting the cost of any repairs or, if it is a total loss, possibly getting a new vehicle. As it's the beginning of the month, I don't have the means to deal with the situation on my own. I am concerned but not yet worried. Today, I believe in living in the solution and not dwelling in the problem. As long as I stay in the solution and not give in to fear, I believe it will all work out. This is just life showing up, and today I believe in dealing with life on life's terms and acceptance of every situation.

I know times are tough these days, and I appreciate any and all donations, well wishes, moral support, or kind words. I have the use of a vehicle this week, and I will be able to rent a car off of Turo for a few weeks it looks like, but beyond that, I'm not sure yet. I know that it will all work out; I just have to keep moving forward and not look at this as a setback that can't be overcome. I love and appreciate all of you, even for taking the time to simply read this.