My recurring thought of encouragement this week has been

Recovery
#1

My recurring thought of encouragement this week has been “This sucks. Can you imagine how much worse it would be if I was drinking?”

I have to remember that quitting doesn’t automatically make life magical and sparkly and perfect. I’m a really happy optimistic person but sometimes life punches me in the kidney, takes my money, and pees on my shoes. But I can’t fathom dealing with the drunk/hungover/self-hatred cycle on TOP of having a tough time.

Even during the bad times, I’m so grateful to be sober :white_heart:

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#2

still struggling myself hope all is well

#3

Lol…I totally get what you’re saying. Life can really suck sometimes. It’s no wonder I drank. OTOH, my drinking made everything so much worse and more unmanageable. I find my “this sucks” attitude passes if I use the tools I’ve learned in sobriety. Where as my “this sucks” attitude went on forever when I was drinking. I’m grateful to be sober as well!

#4

So well said and relatable.

#5

I find peace in the middle of the chaos a lot easier to find while sober.

#6

I've been feeling that way today. "This sucks" but you're right. Things would be worse if I was still drinking. Thanks!

#7

:raised_hands: well said. Thanks for putting things in perspective…so true