I am a single mom of three amazing boys. I have been in recovery for the past two years. I divorced my husband last year due to his alcoholism. I am doing well in recovery but struggle with feeling alone in my life due to all my responsibilities and really never developing a positive support system of positive healthy people in my life since being an adult. I know there are people out there just like me who are working hard for their family and continuing to have internal growth due to their recovery program. What does it take to build a healthy positive support system of good friends????
today is the next step in the journey......paw
Hi there!
That was the problem I had when I was getting sober. People were older than I and had families to take care of and keep them busy. You just have to keep trying. You don't have to constantly go to the same meeting. Try different ones, and ask for phone lists at the meetings. Make a little effort and call people. Friends aren't the most important thing in my life though. I started my own family. Reach out if you want to talk and reach out if you need help! Offer to give someone a ride to a meeting. Stay before or after meetings and talk to people.
As Pat said, you can talk to any of us when you want/need to.
The best thing to do is work on yourself and your sons. People won't like me saying this, but friends can get kind-of needy and demanding!
Peace be with you!
Ann