Hoping for a friend or two that I can check in with

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Hi @Jen3, I’m day 6 in my recovery and face the same challenge with dating and social situations. This week I picked up a book called the 21 day sugar detox at my yoga studio and began reading it. Really a lot of healthy information in it. Anyways, don’t know if I’ll do it or not, but… last night on my date (dinner and a social reception after) I avoided drinking by saying that I was on the 21DSD and wasn’t drinking alcohol for my health. It was interesting how quickly the conversation changed from encouraging me to drink to interest in this sugar detox diet. So maybe the next time you go out (because avoiding social situations is isolating and self-punishing) have a good reason prepared as to why you are not drinking alcohol (training for a walk a thon, 30 day health challenge, in support of your mom’s memory, etc.). The important thing is that the reason you are not drinking needs to be meaningful to you and people will stop pressuring when they sense your confidence. Best wishes to you! You’ve got this!

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Thank you. I can relate a lot. You gave good advice. I’m gonna try that

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Hey there. Im new my self. Im on day 16 on my 2nd attempt. Also new here and looking for sober people to chat with. I had an urge today but I hit a noon meeting and that got me through

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Hi and welcome to the forum! You’ll find a lot of great resources and people here. Post and check in whenever you feel like it. Best of luck on your journey. We all got your back and are rooting for you. You CAN do this! I have 20 days today. You’ll see the dayd stack up fast!

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Alcohol is also my issue.

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Feel free to send to me too . Stay strong , er all here to help .that goes to anyone who also want to write anything

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Agreed. We have to sacrifice some of the things we uses to do. I am avoiding concerts, sporting events, and alot bkrrt of people I know so I don’t relapse again. I am meeting people in AA though. And I actually met some really good people in rehab and 2 live close to me. Its gonna take time, but it will be worth it. I just think of the day I checked in. I never want to feel that sick again.