Originally Posted by
samwitch 
...but I'm so scared to be sober.
Yeah, that was me. I couldn't imagine what life would be like without my crutch. How could I handle the bad times? How could I enjoy the good times? Socializing, unwinding after work... so much was tied up in booze. I couldn't imagine washing the car without a beer in my hand. Hanging out at a friends... how would I even sleep?
Here's the secret: it's all bullshlt. It's part of the illusion of our addiction, one of the ways it keeps us trapped. It makes us afraid of.... what? Not needing a drink. That's all that happens. It takes a while to adjust, but eventually you adapt. You discover the good times are better than ever. And the bad times are far more manageable. Seriously—ask anyone here.
I know all about that fear, but trust me, there's nothing to fear. Addiction—that's the scary thing. Recovery is a gift.
