Your sober date is when the booze stopped, not AA related on that score
A foundation- for me is daily support- here, meetings, psychologist- whatever. Does not matter what- but something everyday.
I journal
Art
I MAKE myself do one productive thing a day
I make an effort to support those struggling- with boundaries, especially safety to me
Brutal honesty with myself- no cheap excuses, rationalizing, lying
I always share, if invited to at meetings
If I feel any sort of pain, be it physical or mental health- it is a red flag something needs work
I always try to grow, to heal, to learn
A good post, keep it up and my support to you JJ