I didn’t get much sleep last night, my mind would not stop. And now I’m home alone. My kids went to their dads for day and I’m alone with my thoughts. I wish I was with my friends, but they’re around alcohol so I said no, I wish I was laying on couch with my kids and my ex… I’m thinking so much and I feel very alone
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You’ve done the right thing by not wanting to be around alcohol. Just remember… Do the next right thing, whatever that may be.
You got this. And you can do this.
Prayers to you. 
Oh, and congrats on 1 week!!!
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Sorry to hear that you’re feeling alone, but there’s quite a crowd of people here !
I’m on day 6… Great job on getting through a week !
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Can you get outside for a walk? I know very difficult when exhausted. Is there a friend who can join you for a walk, or tea or ice cream somewhere? Or, make yourself a big pot of tea and put on some Netflix? Hugs, I hope the day gets better.
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I have that problem, that my mind races. A lot of people on here find meditation works for them, I know I need to try it. Try to get your mind on something else, cleaning, doing something you like, or just getting into a TV series. I wish you a good sober day today 
you can do it!
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I hope you feel better today lady, but you did well by avoiding those friend. You focussed on your recovery and that’s how you stay sober 
I hope you feel a bit proud about that because that’s what you need to do 
For me when I’m to much rambling in my head I go for a walk in nature. It’s healing for me 
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In my early sobriety i would lift the phone to my sponsor or friends from my home group and it made it easier for me and thats what we all want ? wish you well
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For me early on the emotional state was weird but I was told I’ve held so much in that is time to let them out and let surpressed pain out. I was crying or tearing up with every share bc for once I was willing to be honest, open, and willing with everything. Hope n pray things get better which they will if you keep coming back and work the program
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I’m on day 2… missing a friends birthday celebration at a bar right now. This definitely isn’t easy, I understand the lonely bit. I think I’m gonna door dash something sweet and play a game. Distraction seems like the best way to go!
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Time to get some hobbies going! I found
I had to keep myself busy in the beginning… bushwalking, 1000 piece puzzles with my fav music playing, go to meetings, listening to sobriety podcasts, gardening, walk on the beach, cook a favourite meal and have a long soak in the bath - lots of things around self care and finding what made ME happy in those rare quiet, alone moments. They helped me.get through it. Well done on 1 week 
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