Been two days. It’s 9:24pm. Almost bedtime. Feeling hopeful. Made a plan for the week to keep me busy. I have a lot of free time right now. So definitely need to keep myself busy. Wishing everyone a happy and successful week.
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Structured time will be good especially around the times that you’re used to drinking. Easy-going time in that structured time is good also. Give yourself time to pamper yourself take care of yourself just not to get bored and want to drink. Ask for all the help that you need.
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Congrats on your 2 days Renae. Great start.
Lots of great stuff to read here too when you run out of things to do.
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There’s a Crystal thread you might be interested in. Two days is very awesome!!
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You’re so right. I would be interested in that.
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I’m not used to posting the links so I’m not sure if this will work but hoping. Otherwise you just scroll down till you find it.
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Nice job! If you like art, activities like painting or pottery making are fun time consuming activities:)
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Good for you Ren!
For me I got really into reading for a while. I listened to loooooots of Audiobooks (I have like a hundred on Audible). But I also found what took a lot of time - good time - was spending time here on Talking Sober. I read around, had fun learning and seeing the pictures on different threads. I really started to feel at home here, part of a group of people who understand.
Take care Ren and let us know what you’re up to! Would love to hear an update 
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I love there’s people who are interested in crystals. I have so many but have been so disconnected from everything they’ve just been on display. Not in use. Thank you.
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Yes very good suggestions for me. I do embroidery to keep myself calm and pass the time and I love making oils. I paint just for fun not bc I’m good lol I just swirl paints around with a brush. Very therapeutic. But since I’ve been on a bender for a while I haven’t touched any of my crafts. I haven’t done anything to help myself. I am changing that and start doing the things that bring me actual joy again.
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Thank you Matt. Yes that’s what I plan on doing, checking in on here daily and connecting. And staying positive.
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Wishing you the joy and peace that will come with sobriety!
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