The holiday season can be enhanced when in recovery from addiction whether its drugs, alcohol, food or some other addiction. You can celebrate the holidays with your friends and family without being under the influence of anything that can alter your mood or cause others to not want to be around you.But, staying sober and keeping to a food plan during the holiday season is not always an easy fete. Continue reading
I’m dreaming of a clean and sober Christmas just like the ones I used to know
Where I don’t DUI and the stars shine so big and bright for you and I
Where the treetops glisten and my family can’t wait to love and listen
I’m dreaming of a program where the 12 steppers listen to a wise sober older that go on a glisten
Where my eyes are a twinkle and I don’t go tweaking to a crinkle and a wrinkle
Where we all can share what is so dear in the Hanukkah flair and holiday cheer
Where every holiday card I write is for 24’ more to shine so bright just like the ones I used to know
I’m dreaming of being sober and not falling over… where the treetops glisten and I don’t go slippin and sniffin
Where children shout with joy to get a new toy and sober bell rides make for warm family nights
I’m dreaming of a clean and sober Christmas with every holiday card I write
may your days be sober… nights be merry… bringing you all a miracle fairy
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Getting sober is a major life altering change and staying sober or free from an addiction is a life journey. But it is one that has many benefits for both you and your loved ones. It is easy to get swept up into the buying element of the holidays. But during this time, you want to stay focused on your sobriety, rather than worrying about spending money you may not have or dealing with the stress of shopping at crowded malls or waiting in long lines. Instead of worrying about tangible gifts, give yourself and your loved one the best gift of all this holiday season; the gift of sobriety. Continue reading
It’s that time of year when you need to start thinking of thoughtful gift ideas for your loved ones for the holidays. If you have a loved one who is in recovery after struggling with addiction, My 12 Step Store has a great selection of holiday gifts to choose from. You can shop from the comfort of your home and take advantage of Cyber Monday sales and other holiday specials instead of having to deal with the crowds in local stores. These are some of the gift items that are available in our online store. Continue reading
Fall is here and before you know it, the holidays will be too. The holidays are an exciting time of joyful celebrations with family and friends. In today’s busy world balancing time for holiday celebrations can often bring along a lot of stress with them, especially if it is expected that you will spend time with your family during the holiday season. Continue reading
Staying sober is sometimes a tough task. There are a lot of challenges you must face. Adding more stress into the mix can often result in a relapse. If you have lost your job while you are trying to stay sober, it may be a huge blow. But this does not mean that your recovery must be impacted. Here are a few tips to help you minimize the stress associated with the loss of a job and help you maintain your sobriety. Continue reading
If you are a teen who has been affected by a family member’s alcoholism, there is a support group just for you. Alateen is a part of Al-Anon, and is specifically designed to meet the needs of teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17. At Al-Anon, we believe that alcoholism is a disease that affects everyone in the family. Alateen provides a safe space to share the experiences you are having, or have had, with the problem drinker in your life, whether they are a parent or close family member. Alateen is a community where you will find help and support. Alateen groups have a long record of success, regardless of whether the problem drinker is seeking help for herself or himself or is actively working on sober living. Are you curious about how Alateen can help you cope with family issues related to drinking or other substance abuse? Here are five things you may not know about the program. Continue reading
If you are beginning a recovery program, or are helping a friend find the right recovery program, one of the decisions you will have to make is whether to select an outpatient or an inpatient treatment center. Both treatment options are effective when properly followed and adhered to, but one may be better for your loved one over the other. Here are a few of the ways to tell which is the better option for you or a loved one. http://www.my12stepstore.com/product2560.html Continue reading
Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays? Do you dread the scary day because so many Halloween events feature drinking as one of the major activities? If so, don’t worry. It’s possible to have a sober Halloween and participate in the festivities without tempting yourself to drink. Here are several ways to celebrate a sober Halloween while in recovery. Continue reading
If you are looking to lead a sober life, you may have read the Alcoholics Anonymous book and may be looking to follow everything in the book. One of the questions that frequently comes up is whether you must have an AA sponsor. This is not specifically addressed in the book. Here is some more information about this. The AA program like other 12-step programs do not require you have a sponsor. However, many people do because they have found it to be a great support, especially in early recovery. Continue reading
