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#45

Im right there with ya. It’s been hard for me to find sober friends as well

#46

You can do it. It is hard to find friends but if you look in the right places you will find them

#47

I agree with what's been said. Go to meetings. Saturate yourself in the new mindset. Surround yourself with like minded people. Doing this helps me. It builds when things are good so when things have a bump my defenses are up so I am ready.

#48

Just remember that there are alternative meetings and not just AA for example SMART Recovery and Recovery Dharma
It might be helpful to try them all out and maybe have a mix of sober friends/support

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#49

I’m open to having new friends message me for sure

#50

I’m also looking for sober friends… feel free to message me

#51

It is hard. Keep at it. Being sober is worth it. For yourself and for your family.

#52

Hang in Erin. There is a motto that has been a life saver for me. “Recovery is not for people who need it. It’s for those who want it.

#53

I’ve learned on my journey that walking and working-out has become my friend. You have to do what is best for you.

#54

Have you ever tried a Celebrate Recovery group?

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#55

Hi we can talk if you want!!

#56

Me too

#57

We have to change the places we hang out at and the people we hang with. If you hang around a barbershop, sooner or later you're going to get a haircut!

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#58

Hi, Erin! I’m only two months in and I definitely feel your pain. One of the biggest obstacles to my sobriety is wanting to be “normal” and be able to drink socially like everyone else. Sobriety can feel so isolating at times, especially if your friends who still drink aren’t supportive or considerate of your journey. I’m happy to be sober support for you!

#59

I feel the same way. I’m actually going to move away from my friends. I keep being triggered into drinking because I’m around it so much. I will now have a commute to work but being able to drive whenever and wherever is one of the unexpected joys of getting sober. So I’m off to live near the beach and in search of new sober friends.

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#61

Hi Erin! I understand! Trying to get sober too, it's been difficult, I could use someone to talk to too :slight_smile:

#62

Aa . Org. Meetings/ celebrate recovery.check on line.:dromedary_camel:

#63

Your never alone Erin. We can do this together. First you have to want it second you got to do it. Don’t overwhelm yourself with not drinking. It’s a mind over matter. Get some sober girl friends to hang with. Go to a meeting get numbers and call them. Good luck. Let’s stay in touch.

#64

Going to meetings will help. Aa. Org-celebrate recovery.we can not do this alone .we need to take action . Aa :dromedary_camel:

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#66

You are anything but alone. I had to change everything. Others comments about meetings are right on, they make all the difference. I’m sitting here looking forward to my meeting tonight because I get to socialize some. I isolated a lot at first and that causes it’s own problems. You need to be happy alone with yourself and find other activities friends. I know it’s way harder than it sounds. I partied for 30+ years and now 2+ years sober I still don’t am mostly alone. But I’m sober.

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