Great reminder Freeowl,
A constant battle is exhausting. For me it is more like a battle 5% of the time. Otherwise, I revel in my sober living. In the beginning though, it was a battle 90% of the time. If that makes sense.
After my length of sobriety, the pain of the crave has lessened dramatically. In the beginning, I would just sit and crave. I would curl up on my bed and sob. It was horrible.
Thanks.