Being alone is one of the biggest challenges. I have 7 years sober but that's because I don't go anywhere or to talk to anyone from my old life except through texting... if you hang out with people and places where you used you will fall. It's HARD. I read a lot, go to college, found friends in an online game, and connect with recovering addicts. If I lived in a less rural setting I might join a walking group or other hobby perhaps too. Just remember to play your tape and realize you don't want to end up back there.
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Good for you cause I didn't escape I relapsed
It is especially difficult during this COVID time. Being lonely is an opportunity to learn more about what makes you happy. This is an inside job. Figure out what your favorite anything is. Make new friends on this site or at meetings. Go for coffee with someone. I know it's hard because we want to be social. It will happen but you have to find a new venue. And maybe a sponsor/close sober friend would be a good place to start. Trust is so hard for us but you can do it! And good for you that you did not relapse!!!!!
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Laura , your not Alone.. We are here for you.. Many of us can relate to your struggle.
I i’ve been in rehab for 90 days now at iamb on quarantine has her start my recovery not moving as fast as I can I want to everything is come to a halt so I’ve been sitting in my room by myself for the past six days now on the zoom meetings my recovery is slow down so much I’m getting irritable