Have you ever read Living Sober? It's full of tips for daily living. The best advice it gave me was if you're going to be in a place where there's drinking, get a non-alcoholic drink in your hand as quickly as possible. This way when someone asks you if you want a drink, you can show them your soda/juice/water and say no thank you.
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Almost at two years as well! I felt that, i think especially as im in "college age" i feel isolated at times because of it. But it also showed me the kind of life i have always wanted and realized i was with the wrong crowd of people. Lots of my friends were drinking and smoking and i realized i want friends i can play games with and go to movies with instead of everything being around getting messed up. Not saying that ppl that smoke and drink that arent addicts are bad, just my group was a lil much for me. Hopefully you find a sober gang/ group youre comfortable with that dont push anything on you.
So what are you doing different today , so that tomorrow is not the same as yesterday
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I feel exactly the same. Relapsed again and again. But it one thing holds true for me that maintaining a sober environment and sober activities leads to being around other sober people doing the same things that I am able to keep a longer period of sobriety.
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We can not do this a lone.look on line for meetings aa or celebrate recovery. Stay a way from drinkers for a year they have zoom meetings and in person meetings.doing nothing it will stay the same.
My addiction isn't alcohol however, I understand bc all my friends do drugs and alcohol. I need to have new sober friends. Where u from
Hi Erin, I'll be a sober friend with you.
I will be interested in discussing soberity and becoming your sober friend.
Yea having trouble finding people as well . Gotta go to meetings and b patient . The right meetings there are plenty of people that would be glad to link up it's just about taking the time to find them in the right places.I will take being a little lonely at times rather then putting myself in harm's way trying to hard to find good Friends ..the universe has a funny way of rewarding you when your doing well . Friends aren't made Ina day friends who you can trust and support you ..that comes with time
i'll be your friend! i'm looking for sober friends too 
I feel that I am always here to talk. It's Two way road
That is such an awesome piece of advice, thank you.
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I'm always looking for new sober friends. Hit me up! Let's chat!
It's so very hard.. 11 months and it's still difficult. I'm always here near beautiful Sedona - everyone's welcome to get away for a self vaca Sedona tour!
Check out people in your local recovery community, there's people out there trying to stay sober that are experiencing the same thing.
You have a sober friend here as well. Stay strong
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Tell everyone you do not drink. Do active healthy things. Start early in the morning. Every day. Go to church. Go to church. Go to Church. It helped me so much. Pray when you are alone. You will find a Sober community of caring active people Church. Volunteer! Get involved. You will be surprised to find people who either don’t need alcohol or drugs to have fun. You want sober friends? Start there! It’s so darn cool to be sober, it’s rewarding and you will find yourself loving your life and helping others! Fight for your freedom every day. If your heart and mind is ready to be sober you will find people who support you. God does that. I promise he does.
You’re not alone! My social circle is completely different than it was 5 years ago. It was discouraging at first. But the relationships I have now are authentic! Keep reaching out on platforms like this and you will find genuine connection.
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Go to any meetings.to find friends.aa. Org for meetings and zoom meetings.on line will have other meeting tips.
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Hi, I'm new and I've been clean without alcohol for 1 year, 1 month and 13 days.
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