Hi everyone! Im new here and still getting the hang of things! Happy to have a community. Anyone have some good tips or words for someone just starting their sober journey?
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What ever your reason for getting sober was remember your dreams and focus on that. Never stop reaching.
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Stick with it. Remember your motivation to stay sober always
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Be really nice to yourself. Sobering is hard. it gets easier
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Keep everything as simple for yourself and surroundings as possible. As in the kiss method, keep it simple stupid. Slow down your pace and slow down your mind and try not to overcomplicate things with people, situations, places etc. And take things day by day, minute by minute if you have to. And ask for help. We all need help from time to time. Watch, listen and learn and take the advice and help of those around you and build a support system that you can remain in contact w when things get hard. Because they will get hard. But you can do this, just don't do it your own way or without the support of others and hopefully things work out for you as they have me and so many others. If I can make a different life for myself after over 30+ years of horrible coping skills and untreated past trauma that I masked w any and every drug humanly possible until I was barely alive and had nobody and no place or reason to live for any longer, than I believe you can too
Good luck to you in your new journey
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Remember your ‘why’ 
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Nothing good or bad lasts forever. Just keep going to meetings no matter what!!!
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Congrats on starting your sober journey! 
It’s not always easy, but it’s absolutely worth it. Take it one day at a time, celebrate the small wins, and lean on this community whenever you need support. You’re stronger than you realize, and you’re not alone in this!
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Meeting makers make it.
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There are countless path’s in recovery. 12 step programs, smart recovery, celebrate recovery, church and other ways I don’t know about. In the end it’s all about doing internal work to make myself a better person and learn coping skills to rewire my brain not to use. Because that’s what I did for so long. I taught myself to deal with anything in life I used.. Now I am teaching myself to feel feelings and emotions accept them for what they are and find the solution to deal with them
For me a 12 step program is my solution . I go to meetings. I got phone numbers. I got a sponsor and call them everyday. I do step work. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY I DON’T USE! NO MATTER WHAT!!!
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Find an outlet! For me it's exercise and dark chocolate. Go to meetings at least once per week.
Hi ! Welcome 
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Chin down, eyes forward, guard up and keep moving!
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Im back to after a few years .
Need to start with positive sext talk and I'm not a failure
NA or AA meetings definitely help narcotics anonymous meetings helped me stay clean and sober I've been clean for 3 years and 3 months now
Meetings, Meetings, Meetings, Meetings... Home group, SPONSOR
One day at a time! 
Go to meetings. It will show you that you are not alone.
Hey Kayla ,
Congrats on your sobriety journey. I too am new here and wanted to say hello and in support of you . I’m 26 days sober and it’s a struggle i understand and i believe with support we can do it n!
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You are absolutely right