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Hi. I'm ten days sober...this time. I've been reading alot and going to some aa mtgs. If I think about it, I've been using alcohol a friend to escape the things I don't want to face alone in life. Life on life's terms u call it. I'm really sad right now. Not craving a drink though but sad nonetheless. Counselor says of mourning the loss of my old friend alcohol. Thoughts?
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Welcome serenity! We all understand how you're feeling. I think it'll really help you to be here and share what you're going through.
I know for me there was definitely a grieving period. It made no sense, since alcohol had brought me to my knees and destroyed my life - but I still thought I was facing a life that would never be fun again. I was so wrong! Our friend has turned on us - time to get free and figure out who we really are. We are glad you're here.
I know for me there was definitely a grieving period. It made no sense, since alcohol had brought me to my knees and destroyed my life - but I still thought I was facing a life that would never be fun again. I was so wrong! Our friend has turned on us - time to get free and figure out who we really are. We are glad you're here.
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Congrats on your 10 days SNP!
I thought I couldn't live without alcohol, I thought it got me through tough times and was always there for me
But I've learned that it was a double edged sword and boy was that sharp edge sharp!
I learned that alcohol was like those "friends" I had in the bars, it didn't really care about me.
But just like the mourning period of another human being, this too shall pass.
Give time, time and keep trudging SNP.
I thought I couldn't live without alcohol, I thought it got me through tough times and was always there for me
But I've learned that it was a double edged sword and boy was that sharp edge sharp!
I learned that alcohol was like those "friends" I had in the bars, it didn't really care about me.
But just like the mourning period of another human being, this too shall pass.
Give time, time and keep trudging SNP.
Congrats on ten days sober. 
That's a great start. You'll find lots of support and understanding here. Phoenix Rising Again
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Congrats on 10 days!
I know I had a hard time for a couple of days because I had to face that alcohol was causing my problems, not solving them. I think I was grieving for the things I lost or threw away in my life by choosing to drink.
Make sure to post here if you need some support to help you through the night. There's also a meeting in the chat room tonight at 9PM EST if you can make it. We're here to help you!
I know I had a hard time for a couple of days because I had to face that alcohol was causing my problems, not solving them. I think I was grieving for the things I lost or threw away in my life by choosing to drink.
Make sure to post here if you need some support to help you through the night. There's also a meeting in the chat room tonight at 9PM EST if you can make it. We're here to help you!
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Congrats on ten days. That is great! I felt like I lost my best friend when I quit drinking. I experienced mourning. I think it is normal to feel sad. You are saying goodbye to what had been a big part of your life. But, with each end comes a new beginning
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