Starting over after relationships and newly sober

I just separated from my husband recently and it’s been a hard almost 9 years of mental emotional and psychological rollercoaster and to finally be done. I’m on my own for the first time in a very long time with my son. It’s going to be rough but I have almost 4 months under my belt after almost 8 years. And yes those 8 gloriously sober years still count. Let me just pull myself up by my bootstraps and get on with myself! Thanks for having me.

Anyone else want to talk about starting over?

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Welcome.

I relapsed with almost ten years sober. It was way harder recommitting to recovery than I imagined it could be,

Not appreciating my “new” time because I had been sober for a long time was huge for me.

It made it easy for me to start over.

This place has helped me not pick up the first drink. It’s easy to açcess. 24/7.

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Welcome! So glad you’re here. There’s not many times in life we get a fresh start…and I know they can be hard…but congratulations on your 4 months and on getting to build a life that makes you happy.

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Staying clean carrying the message.. God Is Great. I am being thorough with my step work and all in when it comes to wants needs of Our Father Above.

I’m happy you found us.
I’m happy you are free.
That must be real difficult to finally separate from your husband. I cannot imagine.
This is a great sober community and plenty of people with a story like yours. Have a good read around and enjoy all the support you can get and give to others in your situation.

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