Ive been sober for 3 yrs now and i feel

Ive been sober for 3 yrs now and i feel like im stuck and cant find my way out of the funk and financial issues that were caused by my addiction

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Today's age we have outside issues that you never had before. Even non addicts are struggling. Just focus on things more about others sounds like your more concerned about what you don't have and not focusing on what you do have. Just give it time don't try to force it. I'm a convicted felon and don't get good jobs. So just make it work you have opportunities I don't have.

I'm also a convicted felon and know what that's like

Don't take this the wrong way however you made the bed now you can sleep in it.

I know and I'm dealing with it I'm not blaming anyone for my mistakes and I'm not trying to belittle any one

It's my life and I'm dealing with my mistakes the best I can that said I'm willing to take any advice or criticism that any one want to tell me I'm not against being humbled

Take it one day at a time! You're doing great!! I know when I was sober and I would get like that, I would remind myself of the worst days in my addictions. How I felt at my lowest moments and how I would pray and daydream, how it feels to just be normal again..( sober in my own home with bills and a job and responsibilities.) Don't forget how where you're at right now is exactly where you wanted to be some time ago. Life is always gonna be a hard but you gotta look at the positive things be grateful for the little things I would write down 10 things you're grateful for tonight.
That you didn't have in your addiction. Something as simple as a bed to lay in. A do that list every night. Find a hobby, try something new that you've been wanting to, get out of your comfort zone. Keep elevating :heart: I'm proud of you and you are strong for speaking on your feelings :100:

Tyler, you are not alone:). I’ve been in many unpleasant phases in sobriety for sure. They all pass! Stay positive, do service work even when you don’t want to, and know “this funk and difficult time” will pass.
I’m here if you want to talk

Take it one day at a time.
Write a gratitude list.
Work the steps and work with others. It will all come together in time. We didn’t wreck our lives overnight, we can’t correct it all overnight either.

Get your self more deeply involved in your fellowship. The meetings before the meetings, the county General services committees.. network yourself, there are plenty of successful people that can help and they understand your situation.