I have 10.5 years clean&sober and my partner of 25 years just died 5 months ago. I dont really want to drink because that would be disrespectful to her memory. But, i feel so lost and empty and cant seem to move forward. Any suggestions?
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Sorry for your loss. My experience with a loss is to go to meetings and talk about it
Trying going out to AA maybe?
I had a loss recently too. My best friend died from colon cancer. Maybe you could go on a trip to a place that your partner always wanted to visit?
I’m really glad you shared this it helps to process. You’re not doing anything wrong by feeling lost. Grief shows up however it wants, and it drags your energy with it.
You’ve held 10 years without picking up, and that says a lot about the stability you’ve built. If anything helps, try keeping a little structure around you right now, people, routine, anything that keeps you from sitting in it alone. pain needs connection more than willpower.
If you want to talk dm me. Stay strong 