Struggling - first time here - family wants me to go sober

Need some support from random people online

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Do you want to be sober?

Not really, but that's probably the first step?

No. The first step is acknowledging that you have a problem.

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Okay step 1 complete :white_check_mark:

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Haha. :laughing: Fair enough. If an in person meeting interests you, see where they are in your area. If that sounds like too much, check out an online meeting. If meetings are not interesting at all, reach out to an outpatient program in your area. The next step is finding a connection with someone or something that feels more powerful than your addiction. That may sound tricky, so it is advised to find a mentor to help you find all the good spots. That could be a 12-step sponsor, a peer-recovery coach, a therapist, or anyone who is living a life you want to live. Learn more about that lifestyle, and grow in your recovery. All the ingredients are right in front of you. Now, you just gotta figure out your own recipe. :upside_down_face:

In sobriety i’ve let go of most old relationships. i used for 20 years so they were all drug associated. Now i have an amazing AA sponsor, & have made some great friendships in the program . There’s 2 women i met online that i’m very close to . we talk every week . we didn’t meet thru AA but both are spiritual. One focus’s on recovery & GOD , the other Tarot GOD & Astrology. Keep an open mind . We can be friends :white_heart:

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Matt, I’ve been there and done that. It took me a while to get happily sober but man I’m sure glad I did🙏
17 years sober and here to help others to get free.

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Pray even if you don’t believe yet

Map out a plan to get a meeting everyday no matter what it worked for me

You’re right

We definitely got this! Hope you‘re feeling good while staying strong :sparkles::clap::clap::clap:

Do steps 1 ,2 and 3 ASAP and find a sponsor even if it’s only a temporary one

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