I got clean and sober 3+ years ago, with that came some blessings but it also revealed my nightmares. Â Now that I am not numbing myself out anymore I get to deal with all these feelings and embarassing moments like freaking out when I hear a child scream (even if they are playing) or not able to go celebrate the 4th of July with friends because I cannot handle the fireworks. Â I found a “family” in the 12 step program that I am in, my real family disowned because I came out as a lesbian. Â Now my 12 step family feels distant too. Â I feel […]