Brave New World
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Winnipeg
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Brave New World
Hi everyone First time here and am grateful I found this site. After reading some posts and the feedback was encouraging I felt this was a great way to communicate the feelings and struggles I have. I know I'm not alone but it sure feels like it at times. I've realized for a long time I need to change and am tired of my broken promises to myself. I have changed so much in my previous life that this bit was a lot harder. Probably because I do not associate with negative people anymore and left my ex and bf behind. So too much down time for me and the watching a movie with a drink by myself at home every weekend is just so uninspiring. This is leaving me feeling so BLAH. I don't seem to find joy in the things I used to do. I've heard the advice walk in the park, etc. and I go and get more depressed because I'm alone. So I just need to find my new normal. Thanks for being here
bona fido dog-lover
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SF Bay area, CA
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Welcome to the family. 
I live alone (with dogs and cats) but never feel lonely as I am quite comfortable with myself. It took me a while to get to this point but now I am quite at ease with who I am. I never felt good about myself when I was drinking. Getting sober is the best thing I've ever done for myself.
I live alone (with dogs and cats) but never feel lonely as I am quite comfortable with myself. It took me a while to get to this point but now I am quite at ease with who I am. I never felt good about myself when I was drinking. Getting sober is the best thing I've ever done for myself.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Dancing in the Light
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Hi Sunrise, You are not alone. I had to do some soul-searching to find things that I liked and really mattered to me. It takes some time, but you will find things that you enjoy doing. Have you thought of volunteering? That was what saved my soul in the early days.
I could see peace instead of this
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Canada, eh
Posts: 2,360
Welcome from another Winnipegger, Sunrise!
There's lots of great support here!
When I stopped drinking, I felt like I was never going to enjoy anything again, but as time goes by, I'm finding more and more things I really like to do. And spending time by myself is one of them. It just takes time if you're open to it.
There's lots of great support here!
When I stopped drinking, I felt like I was never going to enjoy anything again, but as time goes by, I'm finding more and more things I really like to do. And spending time by myself is one of them. It just takes time if you're open to it.
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Winnipeg
Posts: 8
Good blustery day to all and the Winnipegers. Thanks for the welcome and my first Friday with no drinks. I know I can get through tonight. I have a nasty headache but I imagine after a few days of my body receiving less alcohol and sugar I'll start to feel less fuzzy. My big plan today is making 2 chinese dishes from scratch. Right now my 2 dogs and 2 cats are all having naps. So now's the time to start chopping and cooking. Everyone have a great day.
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: England
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Welcome to the site! I found a few things on this list that inspired me to keep busy - http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...-recovery.html
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