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What do I do with free time now sober

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Losingit25 · 07/02/2026 12:31

Hi All,
I stopped drinking on 1st Jan and going well so far. My husband is still drinking. My problem is I dont quiet know what to do with myself. We went out this morning with 11 yr old daughter and did some activity and had breakfast. Home since midday, husband went back to bed, daughter chatting to friend online and I just don't know what to do. I have put oven to soak (one of them bag cleaners) and feel a bit lonely and stuck. Any suggestions, what do people do on a weekend???

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Lemonthyme · 09/04/2026 10:57

Losingit25 · 07/02/2026 12:31

Hi All,
I stopped drinking on 1st Jan and going well so far. My husband is still drinking. My problem is I dont quiet know what to do with myself. We went out this morning with 11 yr old daughter and did some activity and had breakfast. Home since midday, husband went back to bed, daughter chatting to friend online and I just don't know what to do. I have put oven to soak (one of them bag cleaners) and feel a bit lonely and stuck. Any suggestions, what do people do on a weekend???

I run, lift weights, bake, cook and do some artistic projects (like decoupage and painting). My work is also a bit flexible so sometimes I work in evenings and weekends.

Alcohol is a massive waste of time and I'd forgotten just how much time is wasted by it. Thank you OP for reminding me!

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