Hey what's up, new here and in early recovery. Anyone have to distance yourself from the people you love and care about because of fear of relapses? I've had to that. It crushes me. I'm 6 weeks sober and don't want to go back to using but I just can't sit at home by myself anymore. I go to ÀA meetings every day but haven't really clicked with anyone that attends there. I live in a small town and that is the only meeting we have. I don't have a driver's license so getting out of town is difficult. Anybody else have these problems? Thanks in advance for any advise give.
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I think everyone has these problems at first. Just try to remember that the program is in the book, not in the fellowship. Addiction is a social disease, so you are well served by spending time with yourself and your higher power. In time you'll come back to the people you belong with. Some people don't belong in your life at all, they're just passing through. Don't look back and don't ever give up.
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First, 6 weeks sober is fantastic! I understand the fear. I remember isolating at the end of my run bc I was tired of hurting everyone. Then I got sober and I was scared to disappoint them again. If they are not a bad influence, then you may have to learn to overcome this fear…with faith. Faith that if you do the right thing (not drink and do your best), the universe (your higher power, a power greater than yourself, god etc) will take care of you.
Have you ever looked into zoom meetings. In person meetings are great, but if you live in a small town you may enjoy the diversity of zoom meetings
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