The Peace of an Honest Day’s Work

And why showing up for yourself is never wasted

Dear Son,

There’s a kind of peace that doesn’t come from a paycheck.
It comes from earning it.

Not just the money—but the pride.
The stillness. The knowing.

These days, I work from home. I write. I create. I learn.
I wake up without dreading the day ahead—because I’m doing something that fits who I’ve become.

But I didn’t get here overnight.

In early sobriety, …