Sobriety is hard ,especially when youve drank for half your life ,it can be difficult to step into reality for the first time. What ive learned is to stay true to myself ,even if that means screaming at the sky ,or burrowing in my blankets for a day ,im coming up on 2 years ,and i dont have to get loaded because life is hard ,it can be lonely, and for the most part it has been ,but i have myself and that means alot ,one of the main parts of this ,is finding myself without drugs or alcohol, good luck every one ,look within.
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After 20 years of active drinking, I found the world a little scary after I got sober. I didn't know how to act, I felt like I was trapped in my same behavior, just not drinking. It was recovery that gave me the confidence to explore reality, and start to find out who I really am. I was caught by surprise when I had my first real laugh. I didn't need alcohol to feel happy. That was a break through epiphany. Congrats on 2 years. I'm 8 months. A day at a time.