Amazing stuff! Well done! 
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Binx, you said so many good things. Putting in some effort to get out of loneliness struck me. Very trueā¦if we try to cultivate new interests or hobbiesā¦that just might begin begin to chip away at loneliness. We need to remember being lonely is not a death sentenceā¦we have the power to change itā¦that was my key takeaway.
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Great job! 
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Iām glad you got something from my post too Mark 
It is true for us all. Itās hard work putting yourself out there, to meet new people. Particularly if youāre very out of practice at it!
Maybe I come across differently here (online bravery!), but Iām extremely introverted. Iām not shy exactly, I can hold my own in a conversation with new people. Itās actually just getting myself to that point thatās really hard. Introversion is a bit of a curse, you feel very demotivated from getting involved in things. I love my space, and that can feel very easily encroached on.
But, we are the authors of our own misery. Loneliness is a horrible feeling, but by doing nothing, we change nothing.
Itās been on my mind to get involved in walking groups here, for example. I know there will be great people at these walks. But itās like an invisible force holding me back 
How about you Mark? Is there anything youāve been thinking about doing? 
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Oh such a challenge area for me!! I too am very introverted. It crossed my mind to walk at a local mallā¦then have a coffee after. Could turn into a conversation or too?? I forgot about my goal of hitting a bunch of different coffee shops. That might result in a chance encounter also? Still working on thisš
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This could work for sure 
I will say though, an organised group walk could really seal the deal. You have a whole bunch of people that are there, likely for the same reason! Do something fun, healthy, and meeting other people.
Meeting people by chance is a nice idea, but maybe you could force your own hand by doing a group walk. No chance meeting there, itās already arranged 
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Thank you a lot! This made me smile right now and feel better. 
Itās so sweet from you!
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Have as good a day as you can all. Love.
I had a good group therapy session yesterday. I said what I had to say. The therapist handled it well (and gained some respect from me) We had a good talk about why we are all there -for ourselves- and how our differing realities can coexist while still caring for each other, and having fruitful sessions. So for now Iām not leaving the group and I do feel a whole lot better about things and myself.
Biking there and home again following a bit different route, taking me more over small tracks through the woods, avoiding busy roads as much as possible, helped too I am sure.
And coming here before and voicing some of my troubles helped so much as well. Thanks for helping me friends. I still find it hard at times to accept help while I love to give it. Next to speaking out for myself, me learning itās OK to receive help too, is a big part of my journey of discovery. Life is a two way street and weāre in it together, each on our own roads. Thanks so much for being here all. It helps so much. XXX
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No problem Nastya, we are here for you 
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Checking in sober another 24hours was at a meeting last nite with people who had over 40years sober gives you hope odaat
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Hey all, checking in on day 1,070. I hope everybody has a good one!
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Checking in on Day 1,757 Soberā¦My brotherās stepson bottomed out hard with alcohol and is in a pretty bad place. He has a long history of such problems. No local rehab places have openings right now for people on Medicaid, which I was surprised by.
Itās causing a lot of anguish for my brother and his wife. Nothing I can do about it really. My attitude about him goes back and forth from a live and let live to a live and let die mentality because he has always been sort of a liability for my brotherās family, I dunnoā¦
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That would be better. I will think about that and do a little digging. I really struggle making those type decisions. But like you sayā¦some effort will be needed to reduce loneliness.
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If you are in the usa check out the meetup app!
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Another day with a craving but nope i beat it again! Coffee and yummy food with my book in the sun on my balcony, cat playing , today is a good day 
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Good morning. Day 382 sober. We have an outside AA meeting and picnic today. Im looking forward to it. Boscoe will be my guest.
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Thanks so much. I can see youāre putting lots of work into your recovery at the moment, keep on going, itāll be worth it 
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Day 231
I managed to buy only healthy stuff in the grocery store today, after what I ate this week thatās a good thing 
(cake and chips).
The back is better but it takes time.
Next week Iāll walk more again after work. Biking is nice but my body responds better to walking and I know I can loose weight with it.
Laundry is done and now? I could clean the apartmentā¦I should clean the apartment 
But Iām lazy 
Well, maybe Iāll start in a few.
Have a beautiful sober day friends, stay strong 
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Checking in. Day 224
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Good morning checking in on a rainy but sober day 32. Iām headed out to buy some things for my sonās birthday party so that should take all day and keep me busy. I donāt know how you guys feel about IKEA but when I visited for the first time 3 months ago I thought it was the most annoying store ever. The reason behind this was because it would take forever for me to walk back out to the car to get another drink. What should have been an hour of shopping turned into three hours of frustration bc I needed more. Today I look forward to strolling the halls sober like hitting a walking trail but with pillows lol. Stay sober family and letās continue the journey !!!
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