Starting my sober journey today. Glad to have found this community. Honestly hopeful but also scared.

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I’m 27, 2 years sober and it was the best decision I’ve made. Congratulations!

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Good luck and remember one day (or minute) ata time

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Good luck. Six years and life keeps getting better. I regret I did not stop sooner but I stopped as soon as I was ready and could stick with it. So all good.

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One day at a time

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I have 6 months! Congratulations on the decision, happy to have you!

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Congrats on this decision! You’re putting yourself on a good track. Take it one day at a time. A few tips that seem to help — meditation apps, exercise, having a full schedule and a solid routine, attending meetings. Get a therapist to meet with if that’s your thing. There’s a whole network of people, meetings, books etc at your fingertips just waiting to help you

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Today I am getting my 1st COVID shot. My fears have always held me back. Well I’m getting it and that’s that. I seek to network with women and men that are dead serious about their Recovery. Support me as I support you

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The start is tough but it definitely gets easier and life gets better. Best of luck! Reach out if you need anything :)

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Sobriety isn’t easy, but drinking was hard and we still got really good at it.

Day at a time. That’s the important part.

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Give yourself time and space to grieve: the death of your substance and the death of your using identity. I grieved for almost three weeks. When you come out the other side you'll realize that you’re getting so much more than you’re giving up!

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Remember that you’re not alone. Stopping drinking for any extended period of time (which for me was anything more than 7 days) was damn near impossible…on my own. I found recovery in the rooms of AA and now have over 3 years without a drink.

I have sober friends, go to sober parties, do sober activities, and I’m living a life that is so much more rewarding (and I actually remember it, ha). It’s because I surrendered and can accept help now. I can’t do this on my own. We’re here for you!

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Mocktails got me through the first few months. Pineapple, lime and a few drops of concentrated cayenne (from Amazon) was my favorite. Burns a bit, just like my old adversary, booze.

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Thank y’all so much. I didn’t expect so much support. I can’t tell you how much this means to me.

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Good Luck.

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Best thing that ever happened to me! You won’t regret it ❤️

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Congratulations on your decision. That’s huge! Remember to let yourself wear “bunny slippers “ (or the psychological equivalent) during at least the first 3 months, but really however long it takes. Just take it one day at a time, one hour at a time if need be. Gather your support. Plan for the fact you might feel cranky, not sleep well and all kinds of feelings will come up. Know that it’s temporary and worth it. Go you!

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