Its timely that this came across my feed. I'm 9 years sober but stopped going to AA several years ago. I had (and still have) some issues with the AA model but for the past few years I just stopped working on anything related to my recovery. Guess I kind of thought it was behind me and I could just "live a normal life" without alcohol. Fast forward to this week, when it became clear to me via some family "straight talk" that I haven't been happy in a very long time. I thought it was just "normal" work stress/anxiety but I have come to realize I've been suffering in silence with unresolved depression/anxiety, "dry drunk" syndrome, and it's affecting my family life. I started reading up on "dry drunk" and emotional sobriety, started therapy, went back to AA last night and am recommitted to putting effort into recovery. Found this book, just started it but already I am finding it very relatable, and an eye opener. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/159285821X/
I recommend a book called 12 Smart Things To Do When the Booze and Drugs are Gone. Here's the Amazon link.