Feel like I'm lost
 

I don't know what to say. I have been a memeber for years. My husband is in recovery. My kids are now teens. I just am at a loss at how to cope. I know that's not much information....Sorry! Just really not feeling myself. Thanks for listening.

Is there something in particular you feel unable to cope with? Do you have a problem with drinking? Just trying to understand....:grouphug:

Hi NoDoubt,

Hear's a great big :hug: for you. I'm here for you too if you ever want to talk or send me a PM. The Chat Room is an awesome place to share feelings too NoDoubt. Were hear when you're ready to open up some.

Love Pancake xo :hug:

Welcome to life. It keeps goin.....

It's hard to reach out- just tell us what you can, when you can- we're here for you!

there's a phenomenon I've heard of called "stage two recovery." It is about what you do after you're secure in your sobriety to enable yourself to pursue the life you want. There are a couple of books on the subject, one of which I recall asking "Who is driving this bus?" meaning, who is in control of your mind and thinking and decisions? Is it your old, negative, anxious alcoholic self, or is it a confident, happy, sober self?

I think AA has the same principle in place, and I myself have come to this site searching for answers about long term sobriety and the pursuit of happiness.