Going Places
April 2026 | Getting into General Service | Our Personal Stories

Going Places

The challenge of rebuilding a fun, active life in early sobriety was tough. But she took action and stuck with it

When I was drinking my world became very small. Whenever I attempted to socialize with people when alcohol wasn’t involved, my lack of hobbies and pleasant topics to discuss were painfully obvious. The shame I felt not being able to fit in led to more isolation and to me consoling myself with more drinking. It was a vicious cycle. 

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