Okay, I just need to get this off my chest. I'm so over people who think just because you're sober, all your problems magically vanish and you're suddenly this zen master. Like, NO. It's not a magic wand! I'm still figuring things out, still having bad days, still dealing with all the same life crap everyone else is. It just means I'm doing it without a crutch, which frankly is a BIGGER deal! It's like, I'm working so hard on myself and sometimes I just want to yell "I'm not perfect, I'm just sober!" The world doesn't stop throwing curveballs just because you stopped drinking. If anything, you feel them more acutely. So if you're out there feeling like you're supposed to be this perfectly put-together person just because you're in recovery, let me tell you, you are not alone in that frustration. We're all human. We're doing our best. Keep going!