Day 401 since my last. Attempted going to an AA meeting earlier but I left before they started. Hoping to make it to one soon.
Sobriety cost me my friends and family. Everything I thought I knew about relationships is being reframed and while I’m in therapy and am trying my best, I feel like I’m completely alone. Like I’ve lost the ability to connect with people.
So anybody out there struggling that’s lonely, I feel you. Anybody that has people, hold them close and be grateful.
Hi Stephen, sending you a big hug! You are not alone, there’s a huge community here with arms wide open ready to talk and support you. Things can be hard in sobriety, but reaching out and asking for help is huge, and will lead you on an awesome path of connection. If you ever want to chat you are welcome to message me.
Ahhh, why’d you leave? There are people in those meetings. Purpose of meetings is not to feel or be alone. Fellowshipping is a big part of meetings. There are other avenues besides AA meetings to connect.
youre not alone. loneliness is a big part of the reason why i drink. it makes a big difference talking about how you feel lonely because then u realize ure not the only one feeling that way. i felt that way yesterday and it felt horrible. the day will soon be over and tomorrow will be a better day.
I got overcome with anxiety and just had to get out of there. It’s been a real issue since I stopped drinking.
What avenues other than AA could you recommend for connecting?
Ask Jenn up there. She’s pretty cool at other avenues. I’m a basic meeting maker. Lol. Zoom tho would be a good start if you haven’t tried them yet.
What I wouldn’t give for a meeting today. This has been by far my longest stint. It has been 8 days (previous long 4 days) without a meeting. I need one so bad. I’m losing my $hit!! Two more days of quarantine, baby!! I need my peeps.
Zoom?
Might have to. Not a big fan.
Check out celebrate recovery.get more information on line. Aa .org for other meetings.
Take a friend.to open meetings.