I'm new here
I'm new here 
Noob ;-)
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Norway
Posts: 8
Welcome YOLO. I'm a new member (1 day), and received a really warm welcome from this group. I'm still learning my way around, but have already received a great deal of support from everyone here. Maybe search the forums for things you have questions about and/or jump in and post questions.
I have to admit.... I have been largely avoiding social situations where drinking is expected. I haven't really announced my sobriety to anyone, so I'm still relying on white lies to get me through: fake ulcer, losing weight, driving, etc... I will find the courage to come clean at some point..
Congratulations on your sobriety and welcome to the group. :-)
I have to admit.... I have been largely avoiding social situations where drinking is expected. I haven't really announced my sobriety to anyone, so I'm still relying on white lies to get me through: fake ulcer, losing weight, driving, etc... I will find the courage to come clean at some point..
Congratulations on your sobriety and welcome to the group. :-)
You've come to a site full of wisdom, support and understanding. It's good to have you with us 
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,358
I'm new here, too. Glad to have you join, YOLO. I just look around the newcomer forums and sometimes feel moved to post something. Someone told me to speak up and I have to admit I'm a bit afraid of saying something that shows how new I am to sobriety. Then I realized that, of course I'm going to show that! My point? Just join in!
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Leland NC
Posts: 93
Welcome yolo! 20 days sober this time. First time I admitted that I am an alcoholic. The quote that gets me through the day is " if I am an alcoholic, then I can't drink. If I am not, then I don't need to.
Take it a day at a time. One bad days, take it ten minutes at a time.
Take it a day at a time. One bad days, take it ten minutes at a time.
Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: East Coast of the US
Posts: 283
Hey YOLO! I'm on Day 24. I used alcohol as a social lubricant and was pretty wary of trying to socialize sober. I was basically hiding out in my apartment the first two weeks, then I was forced to interact with others I wasn't so comfortable around. But I got through it sober, and it wasn't that bad. I know you can stop drinking and still be social. Might be weird at first, but that's like all new things. You can do it!
Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Texas
Posts: 31
Hey YOLO! Day 3 here! When I've been sober in the past and been social I've noticed it gets let difficult. You get stronger.
It bothers me that alcohol is everywhere it seems. I just have to remind myself that it's easier for me to wait out their one or 2 drinks and they will be done. But it would be 4-7 for me and I'd still be drinking alone at home after the event is over! Hang in there.
It bothers me that alcohol is everywhere it seems. I just have to remind myself that it's easier for me to wait out their one or 2 drinks and they will be done. But it would be 4-7 for me and I'd still be drinking alone at home after the event is over! Hang in there.
Cat Lady
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 164
Hello YOLO! I'm relatively new as well. Tomorrow will be 12 days sober!
Honestly, I've been avoiding social situations where drinking is involved. I think I'm too new in recovery to take on that task!
Eventually!!
:-)
Honestly, I've been avoiding social situations where drinking is involved. I think I'm too new in recovery to take on that task!
Eventually!!
:-)
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