Arbor

I've had many days where I've struggled as an alcoholic and many days where I've struggled in sobriety. Not sure what's this is supposed to mean, but what I take from the last six months is that struggle always exists. There are healthier ways to deal that aren't always easy. That is true. But what we need and have to accept is "struggle" in order to exist then grow.

sg1970

Tolle wrote about resistance in The Power of Now. Reading that might be helpful.

Dee74

I think we all have good days and bad ones arbor - I still hope the rest of the year is easier for you

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Soberwolf

Hang in there Arbor8 it will get easier

Arbor

Don't take it the wrong way. For me it was a great revelation. It's important for me to see the differences and similarities between the two different lifestyles.

ArtFriend

You are so right. Struggle is part of life. Better to handle that sober - even if that means it is more difficult.

Arbor

There are a lot of people who think getting sober is an easier way of life. I did too before I started. I used to think, "Wow, that six month mark must be something. If only I could get there." What a dream that was back then. Well I'm here. I honestly thought I'd feel better physically, but why? I haven't been working out, I could be eating leaner, I could cut sugar next, loose ten more pounds, etc...Taking drinking out of the equation is just a start. A fabulous one indeed that is remarkably the easiest part. Now where do I go? That's the real challenge. The struggle to deviate from the daily grind of life.