Originally Posted by
Kris47 
We do need to get out of our comfort zone to realize how great our sober life can be.
I agree. I knew them as fear and self centredness. I thought everyone would be looking at me, judging me etc. First I had to get right with these two, and then, when I felt on a more solid footing I had to get out there and practice.
I remember talking to my sponsor about small talk and how difficult and boring I thought it was. Practice, was all he could suggest. I guess rejoining the mainstream of life does involve getting into the mainstream and learning how to swim.