# Addiction and Sober

**URL:** <https://www.recoverycollective.net/t/addiction-and-sober/289>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [December 21, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://www.recoverycollective.net/t/addiction-and-sober/289 "2024-12-21T00:12:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Brighthous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/1B4E5F/32.png) [@Brighthous](https://www.recoverycollective.net/u/Brighthous)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 12:12am UTC](https://www.recoverycollective.net/t/addiction-and-sober/289/1 "2024-12-21T00:12:08Z")

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I’d tried to quit countless times, but the cravings were relentless. The bottle, once a friend, now felt like a prison. I longed for the warmth of human connection, the simple joy of laughter, and the peace of a clear mind. Yet, the fear of facing life sober paralyzed me. I knew i needed help, but the thought of admitting my weakness terrified me. Lost in the fog of addiction, i yearned for a lifeline, a beacon of hope to guide me out of the darkness. Doing away from alcohol has been a nightmare for me, it’s really hard for me to get away from it.

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**Author:** ![Barrywite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/2D7A6E/32.png) [@Barrywite](https://www.recoverycollective.net/u/Barrywite)\
**Post date:** [December 21, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://www.recoverycollective.net/t/addiction-and-sober/289/2 "2024-12-21T00:44:00Z")

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You have got to be committed if you really wish to get out of it, have not really experienced it myself but i think commitment and full determination can play a big part in this journey.