I find it hard to hang out with friends now because I feel like I’m the one since I don’t smoke or drink and they support me and everything and I’m not tempted to do anything they do but I just feel self conscious. I jus feel super lame. Everybody tells me I’m just the same, bubbly and fun but idk I guess I’m over thinking it 
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It is easy to feel like there is a spotlight on you when you stop doing things you use to do with friends. But isolating is often not a good solution. If you have supportive people in your life, allow yourself to be supported. Very few people maintain recovery by themselves.
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I’m in the exact same boat as you. I’m currently trying to find some new friends which is turning out to be quite tough. The more I reach out to people who are in a similar situation I am the better I seem to feel. Remember smoking and alcohol were something you did not who you are as a person. 
you got this
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At least you still have friends…
Your absolutely right thanks TJ!!
Thank you !! But I still want a friend to go doesn’t drink lol is that so hard 
Haha I feel you^^^ I really don’t have friends I have co workers I choose not to hang out with because none of them know I’m recovering. I thought I had a lot of friends until I decided to get clean and realized they were simply drug acquaintances. Once I stopped using they all stopped coming around. I’ll be your friend message me anytime.
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None of my friends abuse etoh tho some still drink. Not many. Nice mix of sober/non AA friends but all supportive. Working on 2 mos myself. Welcome.
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That’s been the biggest hurdle for me on my journey is finding truly like minded folks to connect with. But they are absolutely out there and always remember that who you are without any substances is exactly who you were meant to be!
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