I’m really happy being clean I’m loving myself so much and I’m proud but I am struggling with the loss of my best friend she’s alive and well but didn’t want to be sober with me and she was the one person I felt truly connected to and I love her so much does this happen to anybody else
Yes I have many friends that I have had to cut off because they don’t want to change, but you will meet more! And better ones that have your best interests at heart
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I lost a few friends when I got sober and it definitely sucked. Learning how to make new friends while sober isn’t the easiest thing either. But it happens eventually if you just show up to the right places over and over. I do have a cousin who is more like my best friend. And once I got sober we started spending less and less time together. We still spoke but drinking was just one of those things we did together and we had great times. She supported my sobriety but didn’t choose it for herself. I don’t push but I definitely share how sobriety has helped me. Not even in a way to convince her but genuinely cuz I’m happier now and better off and she sees that. My sobriety has definitely encouraged her to drink less and look at her own habits. We don’t see each other as much but I know we love each other all the same and I still consider her a best friend. Idk if you and your friend are still talking or what the sitch is but do what’s best for you and you never know, it might inspire her to do the same when she’s ready.
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