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What happens after you put the bottle down for good? For one author, the journey hasn’t been just rainbows and butterflies since they quit drinking over eleven years ago. They found themselves reflecting on that infamous “God-shaped hole” we hear so much about in recovery circles. It’s funny how people think quitting alcohol means saying goodbye to all the problems, but this journey reveals that it often just shifts the issues around—kind of like rearranging furniture in a messy room.
The author elaborates on life after addiction, where success comes with a side of emptiness. Appropriately, they share a harrowing moment while driving past a sobriety checkpoint. You’d think they’d be itching to holler, “I quit drinking a decade ago!” But alas, by the time they arrived, the officers had packed up and headed home. Talk about a missed opportunity to showcase how far they’ve come, right? It’s the kind of irony that makes you chuckle while also shaking your head.
But in the spirit of staying positive, they remind us that sobriety doesn’t just entail avoiding temptation; it’s about finding fulfillment and joy in new hobbies, family, and friendships. Even though a part of them still chases that elusive high, they’re learning the importance of living one day at a time. Ever felt that persistent urge to chase something just out of reach? How do you fill those gaps in your life? There’s something about coming to terms with those holes that makes it all worthwhile in the end!
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