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Jul 04, 2012, 09:06 PM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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This isn't anything unusal in early recovery, I''m sorry to say. People DO leave us when we first get sober, because we're not the same "fun-loving" people we used to be when we were drinking/drugging. We've changed, and the REAL 'us' comes out, and we're more controlled and quieter than we used to be. We don't go off half-cocked like we did.  Our so-called "friends" find that they don't like us anymore because we're not fun-loving anymore, and don't go out and party anymore. So we do lose friends, and even significant others! I'm sorry your girlfriend left you after all that time. Perhaps SHE is also an alcoholic, and she doesn't want to get sober, so she left!
As far as your recovery, depression is quite normal early on because we're confused as to who we are! If you started drinking early on, you probably don't have a clue WHO you are, like me. I was SO confused and didn't recognize myself at all -- it took quite a lot of time in AA and working the Steps before I realized what I was all about and what I believed in.
If you hang with the winners in AA, it will serve you well. it sounds like your group does things together, and thats great! Stick with them, and call a member when you're having a rough time. Anyone will be glad to talk to you. Just be patient, and the longer you stay sober, the better you'll feel.
And CONGRATULATIONS on 59 days! That's AWESOME! God bless and take care. Hugs, Lee 
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