Progress, for sure. I definitely recall a time (not too long ago) when something bad happened and it was just one more excuse to drink so I wouldn't HAVE to talk about it. I could just make it all go away. While fully experiencing feelings was incredibly difficult in early sobriety, I'm glad I had help to power through those rough days - and glad I have a network now that would be there when I asked/needed. Thanks for sharing this memory - my cats are part of the family, and I can't imagine them being gone.