I’ve been sober 28 years and yes, those bad memories come back at least once a day! I feel the emotional pain from them and it’s up to me to stop it! I tell myself that it’s the past and I can’t change the past! The embarrassment, shame, and guilt of being an alcoholic does me and no one else any good! I remind myself that today is what counts and let go of the past! Sometimes I say out loud while I’m driving, “Stop it!” “ Why are you thinking this!” “Just stay into today!” “Life goes on!”