I just want to start off by saying I really commend you guys and gals who have been sober for over 2 years, I’ve been through so much sht in these 19 months of sobriety and I’m still doing good, but it really is so easy to throw in the towel and go back to my carefree who gives a sht about anything attitude. Yeah, 2 years of my drunken and drugging life I was dirt poor, but 30+ years it seemed like I had plenty of cash and plenty of friends and lots of partying fun. Now I’m broke, bored, but supposed to be glad I’m sober being broke and bored!!! Aaaaagggghhhhh!!!
This really sucks!!! There I said it, hopefully me venting helps me, it can’t hurt, right?!?!?!
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Hardest stuff ive attempted in my 27 years of living brother. Had it down for a few months & felt like someone I’ve never met before. It’s worth the struggle. Don’t give in.
i`m 43 years old of age, single and never married...I was born and raised in Alabaster Alabama.. i finished my fashionist designer study in 2006 and for now unemployed.
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I feel ya. I'm almost 40 and I have nothing because of drinking. Now I'm sober, and life is rough, but through all this you made it out stronger than before. Setting our minds to stay sober is a life choice we choose daily. You got this
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Ok first I commend you for staying strong in your recovery I’m young on my journey I always had money and people whom I thaught were friends and come to find out they were just addicted like me I was tricking for money and always had someone to give me money now I’m sober I get Sso and I keep money I’m not tricking anymore but I have a sugar daddy he gives me what I need and doesn’t ask for much things will look up for you soon I promise you because has a plan for us all be patient
This is a beautiful way to say it
It’s hard at first… as we grow we slowly find other things we enjoy. Takes time, but you won’t be bored forever. Tip: jump in and help someone who’s struggling. Or encourage someone there’s power in giving back. 
I'm struggling with the same feelings and I'm glad someone else has said it. I agree with Crispy though I've found by doing service and helping others I am rewarded in a different way.I am not rich far from it but wealthy by way of service towards others feels great.
It can’t hurt at all. I’m going into my 19th month, and your rant resonates deeply within me, because I too am going through the similar thing.
Trying to stay positive in all things. I’m claiming that it will get better and better ran and every day.
We’ve got this my friend.
I feel you Rafael…. Month 18-19 were hard for me too… stay strong stay the course…. The blessings will come 
Thank you all for your responses, I have read them all over and over and yes I do think I should help someone, that is surely happening, a coworker was listening to me brag about my time of sobriety and he has decided to go sober because of me, I shared my life experience and it scared him sober 
. He shared with me today that Monday he will be 1 month sober. Plus, I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one to feel the way I’m feeling, I guess it’s just part of the sobriety journey, I will overcome as you guys and gals have. Happy Easter 
everyone and have a safe and sober day. 
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It’s pretty simple. What do you want to be like when you’re 74 if you live that long
Do you want to be unhealthy from drinking?
To thine own self be true !
Life is hard. It’s alot harder trying to manage a drinking and drug habit. Try something different and do something different if you want to be different. Doesn’t mean it’s gonna be easy just different 
Vent away! I lost everything and living paycheck to paycheck is an understatement. It's so easy to give in and not have to think about the daily stressors. I'm only 4 days in but I'm really determined this time and believe. Thank you for sharing. Venting does help