How do deal with loneliness? I have no friends or close family. Just trying to find some connection in AA groups, but so far nothing much. Very depressed. I feel like it’s just not meant to be for me for find meaningful connections.
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I always feel this way and I truly think it’s our alcoholism trying to keep us down and out! You are meant to have meaningful connections and to beat this depression! I’m here for you already✊🏽.
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I struggled with loneliness and making friends for a long time too. I highly highly recommend bumble bff the app. I have made about 12 really good friends that way, you can join groups that interest you and go to events that sound fun to you to mingle with like minded people. Making connections as an adult can be really hard, especially sober.
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Julie I had to do meaningful service in the sober community and then everything great opened up. Meaningful friendships, real purpose, deep connections with lots of love, laughter and some drama too.
I found I get out what I put in.
I’m here if you want to talk or have any questions.
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I feel the same way, my addiction likes to isolate me... it's hard for me to reach out, ask for help and accept when I'm wrong .... I can't change the choices I made in the past. But this morning I said the serenity prayer out loud.... Asking God to help me change how I react to life. I want to act with love, patience, understanding and compassion. Not overreact when emotionally triggered. 
Im here if you want to talk. Bless your heart 
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Julie, I just sent you a friend request. See? It’s already happening 
I feel the same way too but I hit a meeting every day 2 of the group's do fellowship after everyweek go get food go bowling fun stuff the first times kinda awkward but the second time they remember your name they ask if your coming again then the next meeting they tell ya to help set up then before you know it it feels like family a fucked up family that understands exactly how you feel it took me a couple months because I have b.p.d but I'm telling you hit meetings get a sponsor you will make friends