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Old 07-07-2016, 07:04 AM
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MLD51
Giving up is NOT an option.
 
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I feel the same way sometimes - OK, I'm sober, now what? I no longer have to work so hard to maintain sobriety. For about that first year or so, staying sober WAS my hobby. Now I want to do other things - start enjoying life. I live in a small town with not a lot of activities, but I'll figure something out. I do go for long hikes a few times a week, that's free and really helps me feel great. I'm also teaching myself to knit. It's not soothing yet, because I still have to think too hard while I do it, but I think it will be. Do you have any creative tendencies? There's always crafts, painting or drawing, photography. there are things out there in the world that don't cost much and can give you a sense of satisfaction.
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