Life is just kicking me in the land down yonder this week. It’s taking everything in me to stay sober and not pick up a bottle to get away from what life is hitting me with
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We face challenges in life and they may be unexpected but we keep pushing on to that next day. Let your sobriety be that next day and don’t give up on your sobriety
Oh Allie just think of all those days you built up. That takes courage and strength 
Lean into that.
You should be proud of yourself for not giving in. I use the play-the-tape-forward tool I learned when urges come up. It's about thinking about what happens after you give in. The next morning, the next week. All the bad outcomes that might follow your slip-up. Your brain only shows you the beginning of the decision to relapse, not the end.
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Allie, you’re definitely not alone! I feel ya. I can tell you this from my personal experiences, dealing with difficulties sober is uncomfortable in early sobriety, especially without the 12 step tools, but it gets much easier with time and experience.
Dealing with life’s bullshiiit drunk or hungover just gets worse and more difficult.
I’m here if you ever want to talk or have any questions