Been sober for 17 days now. I have been feeling all the feelings and it can be a little bit overwhelming to say the least. Especially living with woman! It can be a lot 
but overall it is good now as I learn how to breathe when I’m stressed and when I realize I didn’t die for having a lot of anxiety. I’m thankful today. I’m thankful for pausing before reacting. I’m thankful for doing inner work… and I’m thankful for AA, rehab and all the resources that are around today.
ANY TIPS or WISDOM for someone new in sobriety? Please share. Hope you are doing well and strong…. 
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I'm not sure I have a lot of wisdom, but I'm thankful for your post.
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Hi Janelle, keep it rolling! Be thankful for today. Inner work, however you choose to do it is important. Alcohol took much of my creativity away. 2 years sober now and I'm 10 times the guitar player that I used to be. Be proud of who you are becoming. Be creative, be who you are! And, of course, be well!
Hey sister. I hear ya. 17 days in 1 hour for me. Yes a lot of anxiety and feelings but waking up sober makes me know it’s worth it. What an emotional ride. It’s time to wake up and live!!! Be proud your doing the work. Don’t look back.
Keep up the good work!
So happy that you are doing well!!!! Keeping busy, being with good friends, AA, volunteering, working, exercise!!! Wishing you happiness!!!!
Gratitude and service have gotten me through the anxiety and depression. Not just AA service or sobriety service. Donating towels to the animal shelter or volunteering for the grounds crew for my daughter’s softball league have been some things I’ve done to change my mindset.