Im into my 6th year now without any programs or sponsors or anything.it was just a matter of getting my head down and getting on with it for me.that along with the ongoing help from family.
The idea was to get a few sober months under my belt and then look at going to some type of meeting but i never got round to it. I did however ring AA a couple of times to get s bit of moral support.
My 5th year turned out to be my hardest upto now,and this is when i found Talking sober by accident,within days i was feeling alot better just knowing other people were in the same boat as me.
Im so happy i found the place its helped me enormously
Would i do things different?? No i wouldnt,how i done it has worked for me but i am very grateful that i found TS and my sober friends in the end.
I am looking at going to meeting now though.
I am 2 years sober. Independently. With the help of this app and I follow a facebook group. When i became sober i also decided to stay abstain from any sex with anyone for a minimum of 1 year. I totally agree with you that abstinence is extremely helpful. I ended up not engaging in sexual activities for 1.5 years. I no longer want meaningless sex. I prefer to be alone, unless that true person that is ment for me walks into my life. If he doesnt thats fine also. I did end up doing bible study with my neighbors for about 6 months when I was feeling completely lost and insane about 8 months into my sobriety. I have learned to pray, a lot. But i also learned that I can talk to God like a friend and that he really does answer. I do not belief in religion. I do belief I have a caring father that sees all and hears all, and therefor I dont feel that loneliness i have always felt.
Have you looked into SMART recovery? It’s a Self Maintenance program of recovery
Almost 6 years sober.
I didn’t go the AA route, I just came here (this forum), but I didn’t do it alone, none of us here did. We lean on each other as much as we learn from each other.
When I first quit drinking, I felt lost, I asked those who had some sober time how to live sober and followed their advice. They guided, I listened, now I guide. We are never alone in this, nor should we be.
Thanks for starting this thread, @Pjordan1906 ! Lots of great info shared for this newbie considering exploring group work. Thanks for sharing, all!