Push and pull phase of sobriety

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Does anyone believe that sobriety has different phases? I have been sober for nine years. The first several years I believe I was being pushed by sobriety. My strong desire to remain sober was pushing me to keep sober. I was just barely getting through each day and mostly felt I was running away from the temptation to drink. Now that I am further along the path I feel I am starting to pull myself out of the rut of looking back and focusing on my mistakes. I think the past needs to stay in the past. I want to focus on my future spiritual and emotional growth.