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Old 08-29-2014, 05:39 AM
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Facing giving up friends

So it's Friday and as usual my friends want to come round to my place and get drunk and take drugs. Told them straight up it wasn't happening anymore, doctors orders. They seemed dissapointed but got the message.

I just realised these people can't be my friends any more. Not because they're not good people, I like them a lot. I wish we could be friends. But I can't be around alcoholics/drug addicts. Not ever.

That might sound cold but it's just something I have to do. I could kid myself and hope they get sober too but I know that's not happening.

Damn, that hurts.
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Old 08-29-2014, 05:49 AM
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Hi You said it all. To stay sober we stay away from alcohol and drugs.

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Old 08-29-2014, 05:58 AM
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It seems that
In order to get and stay sober
We had to let go of some old ideas
And some old party friends
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Old 08-29-2014, 07:29 AM
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It doesn't sound cold, just reality.
I found I could get together with friends who drank when it wasn't a drinking situation. Mostly my work buddies.
But I think you're doing the right thing. You have to put yourself fist.
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Old 08-29-2014, 07:36 AM
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yup, you gotta take care of YOU.
Sobriety first. It's unfortunate that sometimes we have to walk away from relationships/friendships, but at the end of the day if they are detrimental to you staying sober, they have to go.
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Old 08-29-2014, 07:44 AM
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Friends stayed with me when I got clean and sober. Acquaintances have long since left my social circle.
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