One step forward, two steps back

Recovery
#1

Does anyone else out there feel like this sobriety thing is sometimes not worth it?

  1. Grief of loved ones that have passed away
  2. The nightmares that come along with them
  3. The starting over and working for a paycheck that is gone before I can even count it
  4. Mandatory groups, meetings, check ins, counselors, drug tests, therapy, house rules
  5. Sober living and the craziness of tenants and house managers
    I’d love to hear your thoughts as I’m five days away from being 500 days sober, I feel I’m still broken just a sober broken.
    I just asking for a friend :joy:
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#2

I can relate to this. I hit a standstill in my sobriety at year 3. I felt like nothing had changed, but I was failing to realize all the work it takes to just stay sober: to forgive yourself, to make amends, to lay a new foundation, and to get to know yourself. Sometimes, changing perspective, giving yourself credit for the hard work, and finding gratitude for another day makes it worth it … no matter what situation arises.

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