One of the hardest aspects to my recovery is realizing

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#1

One of the hardest aspects to my recovery is realizing how i practically wasted a whole lifetime because of my addictions. I have worked all my adult life even after retirement. I was a functional user. Now i see after all those years of hard work and nothing to show for it. I know i cant change or dwell on the past but it does slip in and brings a great amount of depression with it. I try and stay focused on my recovery and more importantly my relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. If anyone has any tips on how to let go of the past please im open for any suggestion. Again thank you all for allowing me in this groupe , it does really help to be a part of

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#2

Wow, I was just thinking about this. I’ve been sober for 13 years and I still have so many regrets. I’m 62. I didn’t get sober till I was 49 and I think about all those years wasted but I can’t change it. There’s nothing that I can do to change what I’ve done all I can hope is that I’ve learned And I can be the best version of myself today. I don’t wanna waste any more of my life in the past

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#3

William, you control your thoughts. Whenever that self-doubt comes in cast it. I am a Christian like you and Jesus is what I put in my thoughts now. Paul wrote that we are to be content no matter our state of mind. He wrote that when he was in prison. Not living in the past means simply don't think about it. Charity covers a multitude of sins. Be good be charitable be not stuck in past because that's where the adversary wants you, stuck in your past. Pave a new blessed protected life in Jesus Christ :pray: n go n do good. Be you! The real you. Best of luck. Reach out anytime
Deanna
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#4

I to have had that same feeling an once in a while I still do , it took me a long time to move on with My higher power ( God ) an my sponsor an of course AA meeting's, my past is is part of me an I can't change that but I can help others especially those who lived like I did behind addiction , a life time of alcohol and hard drugs , as we trudge the road of happy destiny , 11 years clean an sober,

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#5

Wow,I feel the exact same way. But I am trying t0 let go of the past.

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#6

Thank you for your input

#7

Thank you so much

#8

I'm in the same situation. I just remind myself that I'm lucky to be alive and would be dead if I hadn't decided to get clean. So every day is a blessing and a chance to rebuild my life..

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