I’m so depressed today. I feel like no one understands my heart. Family judges me all of the time, even though I’ve been doing good with being sober. Seems like the only time anyone cares is when they want to criticize me. I feel so alone and hopeless. Just want to sleep. Zero desire to do anything else
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Try to go for a walk, take a shower, listen to your favorite music, some days are good some days are thoughts get the best of us. Try to avoid those sad feelings, and do something that will make you smile or Cher you up..
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In my recovery I felt the same way until I started to actually listen just to listen to the people who've been around since I WASN'T doing well.
They also have a lot of hurt they're still trying to get through with the old you they were used to.
I try not to take it personal and be patient with the uncomfortable process of GROWTH.
We can't let people live in our heads rent free 
YOU'RE WORTHY OF MORE❤️🔥
That seems like a complicated situation. Family is supposed to be your strength when you feel weak. Often that’s not the case. People recommend therapy often and many swear by it. Doing things that brought you happiness in the past or wanted to do but didn’t follow through. Maybe therapy or someone else to talk to can help you figure it out and find some serenity in the meantime
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Remember life gets infinitely more peaceful when we accept that people can only support us on the level they are at. Keep reaching out to those who provide the support you require: growth is painful but the pain is necessary to grow.
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You're definitely not alone Stacy, you have us! And you're not hopeless, you're sober!..Please hold your head up, and keep working on you.
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These are all good suggestions. Have you tried going to meetings? If so, one can build a support group of friends in recovery. My support group is invaluable! Thanks.
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When I get that way, I go to more meetings. If that’s not your thing, I get it. I Google AA speakers and get support through their talks as well. One things about this process is that if you are open to receiving it, it seems when I need it, that meeting or speaker talks about exactly what I am going thru at that time. It trips me out, but it helps. I also put online meetings on sometimes and just listen or share what’s going on, someone always reaches out to support. You are sober today, so you are winning, keep your head up!
Even though your family judges you don’t let that take you backwards. Continue to do good because people are going to judge you whether you’re doing good or bad.
I’m sorry you feel that way. Stop for a moment and think about someone you can help. Then go and help them. Doesn’t have to be a big thing, just something.
Works every time.
I felt the same way, all my folks did was talk about all the wrong I did and I understood that cuz I did hurt a lot of them when I relapsed and got back on drugs, so I just stayed to myself and isolated myself , then they started coming back around! Stay strong!