Keeping busy in early sobriety helped me immensley.
I did have to make changes by not accepting
invitations from drinking friends.
As all my friends drank excessively ...
that made me feel lonely.
I too was in a city full of interesting things.
Then I found an AA group of mostly singles
They were living the life I desperately wanted.
Soon I had new sober friends to hang out with.
We did everything possible without alcohol.
hikes...Movies...Dining ...Dances...Sports...we had a blast!
Recovery is so much more than the absence of alcohol.
It gives me purpose...joy and a clear mind.
Glad you are sharing with us