So yesterday I drove over to the part of town that was part of my ole stomping grounds to have lunch with a bunch of sober friends..the drive over even tho it was only 8 miles away felt weird..I was fine once I got there and had a great afternoon..but it just goes to show how after 5 years how ingrained n connected ..people places and things can be. I wasn't triggered, but flashes of memories did come up. I was open n talked about them with my friends who assured me this was normal and part of the process. I don't plan on stopping by any of the old places or seeing those people...but yea thought I'd share. Have a good week.
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So true
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You are blessed to have sober friends to have life much with. I also have sober friends to do things with. It’s making a huge difference in my recovery this time around. As for people, places, and things triggering us, I also pass by many places that make me shake my head in disbelief at how insane I was. Occasionally it’ll bring back a good memory of something I miss, but then I play the tape all the way thru. That good memory is just an illusion of a lie. That drink/drug/addiction always ended up with me in a very dark place. Have a great sober day:pray:
❤🩹
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I hear that...