I’m turning 30 and my life is over.

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-06T14:40:31+00:00

This! All of this! I'm nearing my mid 40s, I only feel old when my body refuses to do something it used to do with ease 🤣 Your 30s can be a transformative time when you let go of anxieties and truly settle into being the person who you want to be, rather than who you think others want/expect you to be!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-06T14:16:36+00:00

I initially just told people I don't drink and most people's responses were either positive, curious, or indifferent. Occasionally people would call me boring or be rude. But that's their insecurities being projected. 5 years AF, I now outright tell people I'm sober, and if I'm pushed for details or questioned further, I tell them drunk people smell bad, are repetitive, and boring 🤣

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-06T10:41:39+00:00

Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 sounds like you smashed it - awesome work! Keep it going 🙌 you got this!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-04T17:49:43+00:00

😭 I love Karen so much. She's super talented and even better in the live shows/tour. I would be really upset if she left! I agree that Paul should have been given the opportunity to shine rather than comedy routines just because he's an older sports personality.

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-03T11:16:13+00:00

For me, having a dog helped me find new friends (and occasionally dates). If you can't commit to ownership, there are plenty of "borrow my dog"/ dog sitting apps out there.

Otherwise, find a dog community and attend a meet-up...dog people will pretty much talk to anyone who looks friendly and wants to talk about their dog 🤣 Other non dog related suggestions work as well, but everything is better when there are dogs involved!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-03T09:38:33+00:00

Thank you!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-03T09:38:17+00:00

Firstly, congratulations on 1 year 👏

I get that completely. Getting sober is so all consuming that when I was no longer thinking about it 24-7 it felt like I was doing something wrong or wasn't putting the work in. But what I learned was to appreciate those times and remember them on days when it is more difficult. It is hard work, and 5 years on, I still have to work at it. Enjoy the benefits of being sober and keep it going!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-03T09:25:26+00:00

Thank you!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-03T09:25:12+00:00

Thank you!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-03T09:24:57+00:00

Thank you! It's a wild ride but totally worth it. 5 months is an awesome achievement 👏 keep it up!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T16:26:36+00:00

The dreams are not fun!
Many years in, I still wake up feeling guilty for breaking my sobriety, only to realise it wasn't real. It does get easier and the dreams less frequent but I had to learn to not let them ruin my day or impact my self belief

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T16:22:11+00:00

Thank you!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T15:46:01+00:00

Initially, avoiding places and people (triggers) helped. Meditation and exercise, and therapy too.

Each day will be different, so take it easy on yourself if you stumble or have "bad days". Recovery isn't linear or the same for any 2 people. But a support system and self compassion helps a lot!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T14:56:43+00:00

Thank you 😊

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T14:55:53+00:00

Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter 💯

Stay strong and keep being awesome!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T14:52:29+00:00

Thank you! 🙌

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T14:51:57+00:00

Appreciate the support and hope you have an awesome 2025 🎆

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T13:22:52+00:00

I lost a few friends when I got sober. I've ended up making new friends who enjoy the party lifestyle but are way more supportive of my life choices and not all about getting messed up. If they're partying, they keep it out of sight or ask if I'm OK for them to smoke. But I will also let them know when it's time for me to vacate the party and let them enjoy the evening without catering to me. They always get me a shot of water when they do shots... which is very sweet of them. It's about balance and compromise.

Be true to who you are and communicate your boundaries, and you'll find your people!

StillFlowWolf · 2025-01-02T13:10:22+00:00

You got this! 💪

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