Welcome Nicole! It’s nice to meet you. Its obvious you want a better life for yourself. You are showing so much courage opening up about it. I am sure you will find it.
The early days are wonderful, as you cleanse and start feeling the positives of not drinking. It’s a good time to find other activities to do with your new free time. Cooking, walks, photography, reading, crafts - the list goes on and on! (And there’s a thread for just about all those things here - search around and you’ll find some great ones.)
It’s also a good time to learn a bit about recovery and sober, fully present for today living There’s a lot of good threads of readings and groups and podcasts - this one is one of my faves:
Resources for our recovery
It’s good to see you Nicole. Remember: you’re a good person, a worthy person, who deserves a safe, sober life where you can be your full self, fully present. You belong, and you matter.