Hey, Im new to the app. I’ll be 3 months sober in a few days. Feeling really depressed lonely lately - my friendships have already been suffering a lot from this lifestyle change. With the pandemic, it feels like there is no fun anymore. Hoping an online community can help! I’m based in Seattle if anyone wants to add me and say hi also.
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100 percent been feeling this too, I truly believe though all your real friends will stick by ya and you’ll find some new ones along the way! Congratulations on 3 months, almost 40 days for me, I’ll be there soon
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Welcome Jo! Ian’s right about your real friends sticking by your side and making new authentic friendships in sobriety. Fun takes on a different form in recovery; it’s been my experience that as time progresses I am able to slow down and appreciate the little things, and find more organic ways of having fun. Going from our old ways to new ones is not easy, but it’s so rewarding. Trust the process and enjoy the journey!
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It will all come back around. Worry about you and the rest will fall into place. I'm sure there's a TON of Seattle area people on here.
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Hang in there my friend! Congratulations on 3 months. Stay close 90 days my addiction was calling me back!
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Hi Jo, I understand. My friendships changed a lot when I got sober too. My whole life changed. I have created a new life, where I still have lots of fun, it just looks different. Making sober friends through a recovery program can be really helpful! Here are a few: AA, The Luckiest Club, Recovery Dharma, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, Women for Sobriety, and Celebrate Recovery. They all offer something a little different, so I suggest doing some research. Congratulations on your 3 months, keep it going! I promise it’s worth it!
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Welcome Jo!
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I’ll chat depression w you anytime. Ample experience 
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Thank you! Congrats to you also!
Is that time has passed, I think you’re right about the real friends! Quality over quantity of the best policy with friends for sure
Thank you! It’s been rewarding! I lost track of this app for awhile - I am back on it now and I’m almost 10 months sober! Things did get better!
Almost 10 months now! I made it through! Thanks
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Hey Jenn, thank you so much! I havent heard of some of these. I’ve made it now 9 months and I havent leveraged any of these groups, but now that I live so remotely after moving, I kind of want to. Do you have any recommendations for one that is non religious ? I am somewhat spiritual but not at all religious.
Thank you! Sorry I lost track of this app but I’m back now. I’m almost 10 months sober now!
Thank you! I hope you are doing well Dave. Reach out anytime! Sorry for my delayed response - I lost track of this app and I’m back on it now
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