I can relate to this, I feel like a little kid again (started drinking at 14). I never had to feel my true emotions before now. Its actually kind of nice; I am being reacquainted with myself.
I read this the other day and it rang true for me "Energies that once were dedicated simply to relieving ourselves from pain now become dedicated to a larger goodness, more aligned with the true treasure of our hearts". Gerald G. May MD