Originally Posted by
Lusher 
But, perhaps I’m sort of waiting for things to get back to the way that they were, just without the booze.
Lusher
I don't know about you... but I would really HATE my life to be 'back to the way it was just without the booze'.
Stopping the booze was just the pivotal part of ever-deepening improvements to my life.
By working the steps, looking within, going to counseling, embracing new and sincere interests, shifting my focus on what my life is really about.....
I have been on a path of a richer, more joyful life.
My old life 'just without the booze' would have meant to carry on with superficial pursuits. To carry on masking the pain and the personal shortcomings and the ways in which I was not living a handcrafted, sincere, authentic and deep life.
Your post leads me to wonder a bit about what you're doing besides simply living "without the booze".