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Old 03-07-2017, 09:53 AM
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ScottFromWI
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Thanks for sharing Harley and congratulations on 2 and a half weeks of being sober, that's a pretty big deal.

One of the hard parts of getting sober that you are finding out is that we may need to find new friends and new pasttimes as we move forward. Our true friends will respect our choice to remain sober, others we may need to move on from. One thing that's really important to remember is that you absolutely have no control over others actions - and while it's tempting to want to try and help them, they will need to make their own decisions and live with the consequences. Most addicts absolutely hate to be told how to live their lives, mostly because they are in denial and they already know what you are going to tell them.

Your last sentence is very key....you really do need to focus on your own recovery. Setting fair boundaries between those who have destructive behaviors is a good thing - although it's not easy.
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