BelleReve

Hiya, I'm Reve.

I just passed my two-year sobriety anniversary. (I was addicted to my prescription percocet, went to detox, and then finished 45 days of rehab in 2013.)

In detox, I went to my first A.A. meeting and got my 24 hour chip. Yesterday, I went back to the same A.A. meeting and received my two-year chip. I was so proud, so happy. It was the first time in my life I felt pride but didn't feel guilty for it. I felt good about myself- so good about myself.

But the days before and after have been difficult- really difficult.

I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience or could give any advice?

I don't know why my anniversary is bringing pain and joy. I feel really vulnerable, kind of melancholy- sprinkled with a lot of anxiety.

greens

I always have a hard time around my anniversary, ( I think it's partially bc it's during the holidays )
But someone once told me it's norMal for anniversaries to be a time of self reflection and it's norMal for lots of emotions to Come up.

BelleReve

thanks- it helps that it isn't just me ^^;