Just got out of a 12 year relationship, stuggling today but i will not give in to negative thoughts. My heart is heavy today tho.
I just got out of a 7+ year relationship myself. It is definitely not easy, however if I was to do this and still drinking I wouldn't ever really face the hurt that I'm going through. Sobriety gives you a stronger mind that allows you to deal with all of the emotions in a much healthier way.
Aw, I feel for you. During my recovery journey through sobriety I also lost many things including a ~7 year long relationship. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise - that person was not meant for me and only served to create more chaos within and around my life. I've since had to learn how to be comfortable alone with myself and "the God of my understanding" (which for me is Jesus Christ). I have been shown so much love and so many "things" it's been a whirlwind of discovery and trajectory back into alignment with the things in my life that DO serve me! Hang in there, I trust that my God is working out all things for the good of all whether we can see it happening around us in that moment or not! Miracles have been happening in abundance throughout each and every day for me, it's been an entire 180 degree flip in perspective for me to the point where I am almost in a constant state of peace and acceptance with my eyes focused on the things that do serve my own dream for a better world devoid of suffering and having to experience negative egoic emotions/feelings such as fear and inadequacy or an overall sense of unworthiness or things such as miscommunication.
It can be achieved, and it all starts with Us and making the decision not to drink the bitterness of dis-ease, or to feed into fear. My God assures me that all things are being worked out for my highest good despite what things may seem like on the surface. I have nothing to fear.
Stay strong and stay focused on the positives of your life and believe that greater things, things you could never even imagine, are being worked out in your favor and that dreams do come true! We have the power to make our dreams come true, it all starts from within. Take time to heal your broken heart, I believe in you! 🩵
Thank you very much