Feeling sad. I’m thinking about all the years lost to

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Feeling sad. I’m thinking about all the years lost to drinking and the blurry memories. I wasted soooo much time. All the those years numbing out and it makes me feel like I’m not living this newer way of life to the fullest. Going on four years sober and I still feel like I’m not living up to my potential . Feeling heartbroken

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Hi Rachel, sometimes I feel like you do. I try to remember just how much better I am now than I was. I'm sure you are the same. It's hard to get back to where we were when we were at our best. All we can do is believe in ourselves and continue the journey. The path is so much lighter and brighter in the sunshine of sobriety.

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#3

Just be a better you everyday. Little by slowly sometimes

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#4

Thank you for this

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#6

You're welcome. I'm hoping you are feeling better today. Every day is a gift. Sharing things is helpful and so is the feeling of helping others.

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#7

Sorry you’re feeling that way. We get that way sometimes. My sponsor would ask, “so where’s your HP in all this?”

Looks like there’s lots of meetings in your area.
I suggest getting to a meeting and maybe meeting up with your sponsor there.

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#8

@rachel169184 How are you holding up over there. Are you feeling better or the same.

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Please extend yourself grace. I'm sure you've come a long way in 4 years. Holding onto our past is robbing you of your future.