My divorce is final from an abusive husband. It’s been over a year and I went thru recovery and have a weekly therapist who knows me well. But I had to just settle the divorce with no money to help me establish a place for myself. The emotions of being angry are surfacing and I have drank. Just need kind words to keep me going. I started a business last year also pet / house sitting. Just need it to be built up a bit more. For one year I am proud of how far I have come.
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Relapses happen. Get back up on that wagon, and keep going forward. I have been through a divorce that left me nothing. It sucks, but holding onto anger and resentment does no good. Look to the things you are grateful for. You got this!
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For me relapse was such a emotional sacrifice. So much wasted time on feelings of shame and guilt. I also left a relationship with nothing having to start over. Anything is possible if we have the drive and ask for help 
you can do anything stay strong your worth it!!
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Stay blessed
Congrats Julie. One day at a time. Find a mentor to keep you positive and pointed in the right direction. Looks like your on your way🏄♂️👍
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I have a very similar story. Message me anytime you need to vent!
I cdnt stop drinking...really stop...until I forgave my x husband
One of the most amazing things about sobriety and spiritual fitness is the feeling that anything is possible!! I was financially taken advantage of by my ex but thanks to God and the program I see things differently today. We will not regret the past or wish to shut the door on it!! Tomorrow is another opportunity!! You can do this!!!!!!!!!
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That is a l o t to go through, Julie.
We are rooting for you.
You reached out and it is clear that you want to be and remain sober.
Hope you give yourself some grace.
We can be so hard on ourselves.
Congratulations on your period of sobriety. That I S a big deal and remember to yes, be proud of yourself!.
You can do this!
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Hang in there! It will get so much better the more time that goes by, and you work your program of sobriety. I just went through I horrible abusive (emotionally & physically) divorce. It was difficult to stay sober, but now that I no longer have to wake up in fear, I've started healing, and trusting that "I'm going to be ok." And I am.
Julie, I’ve been exactly where you’re at. You can get through this and it does get better.! Please keep Hope.
Julie, just remember you are one of the lucky ones, even when life is hard, you have a community that loves you no matter what. I have been in your position where it feels like you have lost everything but you are strong, resilient, and beautifully you. Look at what you have done over the last year, you built a business, you removed a toxic person from your life, you got sober. Keep going! We are here.
You are exactly where you need to be. For
Me, it was the relapse that solidified how desperately I needed and wanted recovery and sobriety. I can relate to not having the funds to get established in a new life-all too well. Anger is a human emotion and thus okay to feel. However, it is what we do with said anger that can cause issue and problem. You can get that time back, and so much more. Life upheavals are difficult to manage. The world needs you to show up as the JULIE you’re intended to be. We all have a start date, some more than others, but it is most important to start again.