Originally Posted by
shanchuy99 
I have not suffered some great loss from drinking and Ive never gotten a DUI (I wouldnt ever drink and drive). But I know that certain things around me have been permanently damaged and I have to face that.
Hi Shannon! We have all been there before, maybe not in your exact situation, but I know for sure that I have experienced similar emotions to what you are describing.
Sometimes the most damaging things that drinking has done to us happen on the inside, and are far more insidious than DUIs. I am happy to hear that you haven't suffered too many external hurts though.
I'm not good at coming up with practical advice, but I will say that my first few weeks in recovery I read voraciously. I didn't read too much about recovery (although that's probably a good idea) but I read lots of easy to read books, NY times bestseller type books that were sure not to make my head hurt. That helped keep my mind off of alcohol.
Best wishes to you and congrats on day 2!