I 'messed up a few times' during about 45 years of active alcoholism but I cut the booze around 3 years ago now and I am OK with my life at present time.
I am, but don't I have to be? There aren't any do-overs. :) I really can't complain. There are millions of people who would trade places with me in a heartbeat.
I am. At the least I should and do accept I’m where I’m at because of my choices in life. I didn’t grow up disadvantaged. I’m at where I’m at because of me. I take pride in taking personal responsibility. I Work an honest job. I make enough pay to not struggle, to be able to save money, travel every other year, and enjoy life. I don’t have to worry about coming up with money to pay bills or to eat. My job isn’t an ideal one, but I excel at it. Most people can’t do my job. I am proud I’m able to do it and succeed at it.