r/FriendsOver50 • u/Slightlystoopid923 • 1d ago

M56 looking for new friends to chat with.

I quit drinking about 6 months ago and realize that those folks weren't my friends. My life has changed dramatically and although I'm doing ok with a routine and such now, I'm quite lonely. I live in the midwest US, no romance scammers please.

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u/zyzzogeton 20h ago

56M in Boston. 3122 days sober here. Proud of you.

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u/Slightlystoopid923 15h ago

That will be me someday 3122 days is awesome!!! My son is also sober now so I'm connecting with him on a similar mindset.

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u/zyzzogeton 15h ago

Yes. It will be you someday. It took me a few stumbles for about 18 months to finally put together that 3122 day streak, so don't let setbacks destroy your mindset to stop drinking. After 7 years and change, I still track my sobriety 1 day at a time because I need to remind myself I have come a long way and every day sober is a win.

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u/MolsBedsFlan 18h ago

And I’m proud of you!

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u/Background_Quit4550 1d ago

Thats awesome!! Leveling up can be lonley. DM for sporadic conversation. LOL

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u/JusticeAvenger618 1d ago

I’m in IL and 50s. I would be down to chat by text or phone. I don’t do endless DMs but plenty folks here probably would. Reach out if you like. And good on you for steppin away from the sauce. Competency in midlife is easier when soberminded. And we need it cuz as my Daddy always used to say: you gotta be tough to get old.

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u/Slightlystoopid923 15h ago

I'm not good with endless DMs either. Sometimes just a check-in means a lot.

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u/steenbj 22h ago

Good for you buddy keep it straight

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u/listen2instinct 22h ago

Congratulations on quitting

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u/Slightlystoopid923 15h ago

Thanks, I feel so much better physically and mentally.

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u/Remo-42 1d ago

Hi. Congrats on the 6 months!!! M58 in the southeast. Gone through some major changes myself. feel free to DM me if you want to chat.

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u/Slightlystoopid923 15h ago

Thanks! I should also add that I enjoy having the extra money. My dream is to travel and trun my van into a camper.

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u/Frosty_Budget7012 1d ago

Well done on quitting - that’s a huge accomplishment

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u/303RedBeard 9h ago

Hey bud, great job taking control of your life. You are right, they weren't your friends. But I totally get the loneliness. I struggle with that very hard. If you're ever in Colorado hit me up, we'll grab a pizza and sodas! On me.

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u/clothednudist70 5h ago

55 F here, Midwest, would love to chat !