The good, the bad, and the ugly will show up — we must deal with them. Press enter or click to view image in full size Dealing with our emotions is the only way to get through them. Author licensed by stock.adobe.com. I've been sober for over seven years. I'm thrilled with that accomplishment and have zero regrets about quitting drinking. Rather, I'm thrilled, grateful, and proud to have achieved sobriety. Does that mean I'm happy and positive all the time? Hell, no. What has happened is that I'm no longer numbing my uncomfortable feelings with alcohol, so I'm bare. My emotions are varied and ebb and flow, and I have to deal with them. Feeling emotions is good. It's much better than dousing them with alcohol and expecting to discover a solution for whatever current issue has arisen. Emotion Number 1: Anger A Look Back to Pre-sober Days Often, I'd feel angry that others could drink one glass of wine and not finish it. What's up with that?…