Two Weeks Sober It's Great 😊

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Today its two weeks. I read the bad things I wrote on my last hangover. I have a little notebook for journaling. Now these things are two weeks away. Anthony Hopkins is my muse. He is 47 years sober and still says that “I am a recovering alcoholic” This makes me feel that urges are normal. But I dont drink and it feels good. I want to say that the most important move is to not to see your old friends. Its hard but necessary. I feel alone they all call me but I refuse. I have to take care of myself. Love you…

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Congrats on your 2 weeks :sparkler::fireworks::sparkler::fireworks:

For me, I had to change everything in my environment that was in my control to change. It didn’t happen over night but gradually. Including people, And that’s difficult but one of the important ones. It doesn’t mean they are bad people but just that we can’t control ourselves in their environment - I think that’s how I look at it for me.
You have all of us here, so when your feeling lonely logn in and say hi :people_hugging: that works.

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Congratulations!!!

I get what you are saying about the friends. I had to do the same thing. After 5 years, a few came back into my life. These are the ones that respected my decision and care about me. We do “sober” things.

The rest I havent heard from…and my life is better

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I’m delighted for you Tinkerbell :heart: it feels like you’re changing, you’re accepting what has to be done to remain sober. You should be proud of yourself refusing to see drinking friends.

This is all new ground for you. As you get stronger every day, maybe your motivation to put yourself out there to meet other sober people will come too. Rome wasn’t built in a day.

We are here for you, as always :heart::people_hugging:

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Congratulations on your two weeks and taking care of yourself!!!

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Congrats on your two weeks !!! So happy to see you Journaling, protecting your sobriety by cutting out some /maybe all your friends who could be detrimental to you staying sober.
You can go to meetings and join sober “meetup” groups to make like minded friends. Those who will support you and wish you well.
I too love Anthony Hopkins and admire how after all these years he still considers himself a recovering alcoholic. Hearing that - its when i realized how dangerous this addiction is and how if you let yourself forget the disease will creep back in.
You are doing great my friend. Keep up the great work.

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Awesome, @Tinkerbell !!! :raised_hands:t2::people_hugging::heart:. Keep it up! We’re right here with you!

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Thank you for your kind words my friends :people_hugging::people_hugging::people_hugging::people_hugging::people_hugging:

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Congrats!

Here’s a quote i heard lately “you can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people around you.” Dont know who said it but its so true.

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Tomorrow we have an election in our country. We are trying to beat the islamic dictator. The democrat and secular side must win. This is our country’s last chance. I am nervous nervous nervous. If we win I must not drink. If we lose I must not drink. I feel very bad. I took a xanax. I want my free country back. Wish us luck please.

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Thinking positively for you and your country @Tinkerbell. Good luck and stay strong! :people_hugging::muscle::purple_heart:

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Congrats on two weeks! That is awesome. You are taking all the right measures in your sobriety journey. Keeping a journal is great, too. I carry mine with me in my car. It’s a good way to not only monitor your progress, but also putting your feelings down on paper is very effective. :muscle:

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a nerve wrecking election can really cause anxiety. I do hope you get the positive outcome but remember either way it is out of your control. You are doing great on your sobriety.
Be ready for tomorrow and have your go to activities and such available when the urge arises. Make sure you are not in an environment where the crowd would be drinking and alcohol is readily available. Sending you strength my friend. :muscle:

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I could not sleep at all. Its time to vote. We have to beat the islamic fascists. I will go and vote. I was awake I could not sleep till morning. Now we have 2 hours left to start. I dont know does anyone know about our founder Ataturk. He was a very very intellectual man. Also a master soldier. And also he was an alcoholic. This is mind blowing. I love him. And I hope today we will win. Ok I dont drink but it is not about Islam. Its about my health. I hate religions mostly Islam. They are savages. I believe a God who is made of Love just love. I love you all. Stay sober.

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