Good for you! You won’t regret it. You don’t grow when you’re comfortable.
I'm just inconsolable right now and can't do a single thing without crying so idk when it will be
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Hey Christina I know this is hard because I’m going through this as well and it can be a big change.
The isolation can seem daunting at times but it can also be a great opportunity to get to know yourself again and perhaps even pamper yourself a bit. On the other side of this you may find a stronger you that has a better understanding what kinds of people you want in your life, this stronger person may even be able to entice some of your older and closer friends to join you on your new journey.
Best wishes Jim.
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Oh that would be awesome! I want to help myself of course but I'd I come our of this helping someone else, that'd be incredible.
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Christina, hi!
I am going to start going to things through meetup dot com.
I saw a post about people in recovery getting together to engage in local outings that do not involve alcohol.
Hooray!
Conduct an online search in relation to sober meetups, gatherings.
Yes.
I am sure that AA will show up - and that is fine.
While other gatherings are taking place, as well.
Wishing you the best!
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Keep me posted please
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I will, Christina!
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Time to rebuild a new circle of friends believe we're here!!
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It narrows before it gets wider beyond your belief!!
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Hey Christina. When I first stopped drinking I was not able to be my friends as they still drank. It was about a year before I felt comfortable around them. It was a great year! I was not lonely. I had time to self reflect grow personally/spiritually and heal. It takes time bit it's possible to still hang out with friends and not drink
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I feel ill be able to do it someday! Right now in my journey I really shouldn't do it. Maybe sitting at dinner I'm fine not ordering thing bur friends that drink at their houses, around the pool, I simply cannot be there ha.
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..probably not ready yet but just know eventually you'll get there
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Nothing changes if nothing changes.
I would often find myself frustrated because things weren’t changing for the better. Fact was I was unwilling to make any real changes. I wanted the world to change for me. I found out I had it backwards. I was the one that needed to change.
There’s tons of meetings in Phoenix. Also, Flagstaff roundup is coming up in May.
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Yeah I get u. I'm going to have to get used to going out by myself for a while
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So the loneliness can be tough but it is important. This is where we learn to be ok with ourselves. Where we learn to love ourselves and be more authentic. The things we learn in isolation are some of the greatest things we carry out into the world each day going forward.
Please remember this, as it does make it a little easier and a lot more productive.
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This is going to become such an amazing soul changing lifestyle! I thought the same and with enough time I’ve found how to include myself with those that do enjoy alcohol and I’m funnier ,kinder and have more fun! Bonus points for always remembering
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