Originally Posted by fini

never thought, when i first got sober, that i'd ever say this: the posters that used to **** me off the most, the ones that really grated on me and i had such strong reactions to were actually ultimately some of the most useful to me. not all, but most.
having my take on things challenged led to the oft-mentioned "growth experience".

and even if it didn't, a huge benefit was learning that i could be just fine no matter what others said.
no matter how irritated, upset, furious...i didn't need to drink.
i could cope.
and that got easier and easier.