Motivation for early recovery

Hello everyone!

My name is red and I am an early recovery. I’m not sure if I should’ve created a full on topic for this, but for those that are an early recovery maybe this could be a post for us! I have about 20 days sober. I moved from Phoenix, Arizona, where it was infested with drugs everywhereto North Carolina a very small town with probably lots of drugs too, but I haven’t gone looking for them, which is the point. There is no way I would’ve been able to get sober in Arizona. I know they say environmental changes aren’t an affect and they’re absolutely right! to North Carolina a very small town with probably lots of drugs too, but I haven’t gone looking for them, which is the point. There is no way I would’ve been able to get sober in Arizona. I know they say environmental changes aren’t a fix and they’re absolutely right! What makes a change is the person and their motivations behind what they’re doing. I decided to make this move a new start for myself and I’ve stayed sober. When I first moved here, I did relapse because I found stuff stashed in my belongings, but since then I’ve been going to meetings every day And I got a Sponsor :heart: and I’m working the steps! I would love to hear from other people who are an early recovery and needing support. I love to show support to other addicts and alcoholics and recovery

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Stay strong and don’t pick up no matter what

Read and post lots especially when you crave. Talking about it completely changes the mindset

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Welcome! I am grateful to not be in early recovery anymore, but for me being proactive everyday with sobriety work was key, and it sounds like you are doing just that. I hope you can find some other people with a similar amount of sober time to bond with. :blush:

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Yes definitely!

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Thank you :smiling_face:

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Well done keep those meetings up wish you well

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