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23 Days Sober: Big thanks to my #recoveryposse on Twitter

Posted by Sober Tony on March 9, 2017 Leave a Comment

I’ve heard people say that “online friends” are something less than authentic or even unhealthy.

I say that’s bullshit. I couldn’t have made 23 days sober without them.

Since I’m 1700 miles from my old life and speaking a new language — I simply didn’t have anywhere else to turn but online. Alcoholism destroys connection, that’s why we need to stick together in recovery. So I’m dedicating today’s blog post to all those awesome recovery peeps who are there for newbies like me.

No matter where you are in your recovery, day 3 or day 23 sober, you need a support network.

I joined Twitter to find others sharing their recovery story. I was overwhelmed when so many reached out to me with encouragement. It feels like a 24/7 Token Club, except you bring your own coffee. Some examples:

56 likes and 13 replies on my first tweet!

I’m celebrating 2 weeks #sober by joining Twitter

— Sober Tony (@sobertony) February 28, 2017

Dude !! Tony !!! Welcome my brother!!!! https://t.co/MTw1rgc3hA

— Reborn in Spirit (@shazam1985) March 1, 2017

@sobertony Welcome to the #recoveryposse Tony.

— Ohio SQ (@OhioSQ) March 1, 2017

Lots of encouragement (and some humor)

@sobertony NO. At only 22 days its all still new.
You’ve just stopped putting an addictive drug into your body. Mood swings normal.

— matthew smedley (@mattsmedley1974) March 8, 2017

@sobertony It takes time for the brain chemistry to level out. The only way out is through. You’ll get there.

— Amanda (@recoveringmama) March 9, 2017

@sobertony Congrats Tony!
Coke, straight up. Not shaken, or stirred.
Haha. Love it man.

— Mark Goodson (@ManInRecovery) March 5, 2017

@sobertony never. The disease is always there and wants me dead

— Marjorie Graber (@grabmarj) March 2, 2017

@sobertony Oh, I remember those days! Along with “casual” conversations with people to try to get information about what I said or did.

— AnotherJen (@PotataHed) March 3, 2017

Search #RecoveryPosse on Twitter to find even more.

To those mentioned above and everyone else out there, thanks so much.

You’ve been a major help to my recovery.


23 Days Sober Again Update: September 2017

I’m back in recovery after a summer long relapse and once again my friends on Twitter were with me through my 7 day detox. I am so grateful for their encouragement and advice in this struggle against alcohol addiction.

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About Sober Tony

Tony is the founder and editor of Daily Recovery Club. He is a widely respected authority (in his own mind).

This blog is not professional or medical advice, rather a support community for others suffering from alcoholism. We are all experts on failure, starting over, and trying to laugh at the absurdity of it all. Find him on Twitter @soberTony

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