I get through it by practicing gratitude. My number one priority is to not drink and the fact that I am not, is a good step towards gratitude. That morphed into gratitude for the things I could do now that I am not drinking. Then came gratitude for being able to handle situations better. Today life constantly reminds me of the gratitude I have for being free. All the choices I make going forward are up to me. I can change whatever I want about me!