What advice would you give someone who is new to sobriety
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Hi Bernard, just be honest open about your addiction with the people you're comfortable with. See a therapist ever week that is not part of a program. Tell yourself that it will be ok..well done! Robert
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Don’t compare your journey to anyone else’s. What works for someone else may not work for you and that’s ok. Find what does works for you and stick with it. Also don’t forget to show yourself grace, and take accountability.
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Learn how to surren
der to the idea that you have control over your addiction
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Be true to yourself,journey as if the world depends on you.Be not a drop in the,vast ocean.Journey as you are an ocean,in a drop be well and place the ( CREATOR ) before you.
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It feels like you have tons of free time. Fill it with things that make your life positive. Everyone has a different course so spend some time researching supports around you and discover what works for you!
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Get a sponsor who is working the steps. Get a home group and a service position
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Admit that you are powerless over alcohol
If you’re an alcoholic like me
1 drink is to many
1000 is not enough
Good luck
Its not easy
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Keep it Simple Easy Does it. Every day, the honesty of the program, the open-mindedness and the willingness.
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For me I was a chronic relapser until I made my sobriety my number one priority in life. Over finance, romance and even family. I went to in person AA/NA meetings daily, got sponsored, did the 12 steps and helped out in the sober community.
I’m here if you want to talk or have any questions
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You've chosen the right way now you can live free
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Get a good sponsor 
Work the steps like your life depends on it.
Get involved and be of service. You might like a convention for young people. So fun and can light a fire in you
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Allow the truth to soak in that alcoholism is a real disease, characterized by loss of control over alcohol and other mood altering substances, and recovery works a day at a time by not picking up...
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(Ques - did you mean that you Do Not have control of the addiction ?)
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If I could tell someone new one thing, it’d be this: don’t make a decision about recovery based on your hardest day. Give yourself another sober morning before you decide it’s not working. Give yourself grace because this is a process of learning and growth. One day might not be great hang in it gets better. AND REACH OUT FIRST.
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Just take it one day at a time get a sponsor go through the steps and be willing to do whatever it takes to stay sober! And be open to a high power and remeber you never have to suffer in silence this is a we program 
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Thank you
Reach out for help. We can’t do it alone. That’s been my biggest realization.
It’s always gonna be minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, week by week and then suddenly you start counting months. Don’t think because you’re free of alcohol, you’re bulletproof, be careful not to spend too much, make important decisions, wait six months before you start dating and focus on your sobriety before your attempt any of those things. Whatever program you’re going to work, remember you’re responsible what goes into your body. The more you say no, the more empowered you get.
Stay rigorously honest with yourself and remember that feelings aren’t facts, and they pass. Find ways to cope with your reality and take it a day at a time. Not everyday will be a great day, but you can make it your best when considered what you’ve overcome. Stay strong brother. You’re not alone!