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SoberLeigh We have been where you are, boots; we understand. Most of have also experienced some pretty negative emotions and opinions of ourselves during our drinking years.
Sobriety and recovery can start to change/reverse those emotions and opinions; it takes time and effort but it is incredibly rewarding.
I was broken and defeated when I began my journey; I look back now on that person and barely recognize her.
You can do this, boots.
Thanks. I just don't like who I am now and how others view me. And honestly I go to AA meetings and see people who have been sober for XX years and still act like they are broken. Heck if I make it 10 days without drinking, I view myself like Charlie Sheen...WINNING.