I am used to not dealing with my emotions, stuffing them and using. Now I am trying to figure out how to understand and cope with flood of emotions without giving away my power
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Welcome Hillary! Glad you are here. I relate to what you are saying about emotions. And not giving away your power. Wishing you well on your journey!
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Your journey is going to be overwhelming in the beginning because of feeling feelings without drugs. I had a horrible time. But now in day 40, I’m growing into my new power. You will get through this. You will be great! Have faith. Your brain is health. You got this. 
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Recognising and acknowledging your emotions, and learning to handle them, instead of fleeing from them, actually IS power. It does take time and effort but it’s bloody well worth it. For me personally knowing and understanding my own emotions has helped me tremendously with understanding others better too. Which is power in many ways. Wishing you all success on your sober journey.
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This is very important and true. Great words 