sometimes my age makes this journey a lot more terrifying. it’s less relatable to the people around me my age, makes dating harder, seems like a longgg scary road till the end of my life. I’m grateful that I’m not wasting anymore of my youth the way that I did when I drank, but sometimes it’s just overwhelming to be here now.
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I’m 30 so I completely understand you sentiments on this. The fact that you’ve started this journey early though is such a huge step and you’re headed in the right direction!
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thank you love!! i appreciate that so much
I've thought about this a lot wheen I see someone young on here sharing their experiences. It takes a lot of strength to do what you guys do in your 20's, good for you!!!
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I was sober at your age and it was tough. It's so worth it but I remember how hard it was. Hang in there!
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It’s okay to feel scared at first! That feeling goes away the longer you stay sober as long as you want long term sobriety. The fact that you’re 24 and tackling this young- you’re gonna be a successful young lady!
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Don't think about it being the rest of your life. I finally figured out why they keep saying "one day at a time " in A.A. It has two uses. It keeps you grounded and thinking in the here and now and it helps you concentrate on just staying sober for today. Eventually you add up a bunch of being sober today and before you know it, you're sober 3 years. I know how you feel. I kept dwelling on the long term and kept slipping up until "one day at a time " finally clicked for me.
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I'm 35 and your right. Being sober makes dating ridiculously hard. You would think that it wouldn't lol
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Think of all the life you have given yourself by making such a bold move so early on!
If I could talk some sense into my younger self…
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There a ton of young people in recovery !
And the consensus seems to be that modern dating is a struggle to put it mildly
Keep focusing on you
Cultivate self-love
You’ll get back what ur putting out into the universe in terms of a partner
You’re right; life can be scary but keep it in the day and try ur best not to project into the future
There is such strong fellowship amongst women in recovery
When you come across those you relate to seek out their friendship
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I’m 24 as well and dealing with similar thoughts and fears. It’s terrifying being our age in a world where all of our friends and potential relationships seemingly aren’t dealing with things that we are right now. The right connections will come though. Stay strong! 
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It's such a gift to be able to accept and address the problem when your younger. I so wish I could have but I had to take it all the way. Keep at it!
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I’ll be 35 at the end of the month. I wish I would have gotten clean in my 20’s, but there’s no way that would have happened because it wasn’t time and I wasn’t ready. I’m grateful to have the life I do now, but I totally understand where you’re coming from. I’m always super impressed when people your age make the decision to be sober.
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I really wish I would have got sober at 24… really good choice!!
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I got sober my first time at 26…. For the next 9 years it was some of the best most productive years of my life. never let yourself get to confident… I relapsed because I was bored and thought I could do it better this time… well one liver transplant later and I just celebrated a year last month
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Starting your journey early means you are light years ahead of others. You are wise beyond your years and will keep being an amazing and inspiring role model for so many. My utmost respect and admiration to you. Keep being awesome
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Honestly anyone who doesn’t want to date someone because they don’t drink anymore is not the person for them. In good time you’ll find someone who appreciates what you’ve overcome at a young age. A lot of guys want to get ladies drunk so they can help them make some bad decisions.
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Recovery is Beautiful! By the grace of your HP, you’ve been given the gift of Sobriety. You are now afforded the opportunity to live your best life. Don’t future-trip, love your life one day at a time and let your HP take the wheel and everything will be as it should be! I’m proud of you for your time and glad you’re here! #ODAAT
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My sun is in the 8th house. I'm an Aries with Libra moon and Virgo rising lol let's talk astrology
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