Originally Posted by
Sohard 
Thank you, Scott. But, does it get easier? I've noticed many people have been on this site of years and years. And I'm grateful for everyone's advice. But, is everyone still on here bc they all still struggling? Essentially, is being a recovering alcoholic always going to be a stuggle? Can you ever just be "recovered". It seems disappointing to give up one struggle (alcoholism) in exchange for another (recovery).
not everyone is here because they are struggling. MANY here have overcome their addiction/alcoholism and are here to help others.
can a person be recovered?
depends on what the meaning would be.
if recovered from alcoholism and can now drink like a normal person, an alcoholic cant do that.
- recovered from the seemingly hopeless state of mind and body that made me drink?
yup.
but that doesnt mean i can drink without consequences now. being recovered in this sense means i no longer care about alcohol nor do i crave it. i no longer have a desire to drink