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Getting a Head Start On Preparing for a Sober Holiday Season

Struggling with an addiction is a hard thing to deal with. As the holidays approach, staying the course and avoiding falling into an addiction habit will be hard. If you are a person that is fighting to keep a sober … Continue reading

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Best Recovery Gifts Featuring My 12 Step Store

When you’re in recovery, your life changes, even the content you desire become more supportive of your initiative to stay positive. If you know another person who also wants to recover and remain upbeat during the holidays, here are some … Continue reading

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Family for the Holidays: Support or Trigger?

The holidays come with an unfortunate truth. Each year, 70% of Americans feel stress during the holidays. Of that group, 17% report family dynamics as a trigger, making it the third top stressor during the season. 

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Safe and Sober Ways to Honor Memorial Day

To many people, Memorial Day is the official kickoff to summer. A weekend filled with BBQs, beach excursions, camping, graduations, and even 12-step conventions. It’s easy to get caught up in a three-day weekend and lose sight of the true … Continue reading

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Essential Tips To Cope With Holidays Without Family

The global pandemic prevented people from traveling home for the holidays in 2020. If there’s any reason you can’t return home this year, you may feel stressed. However, you can choose activities that help you cope with the distance without … Continue reading

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Ways To Give Back This Holiday Season

The pressure of the holiday season can put a strain on your recovery. One way to remain on sober ground is to give back to your community with your resources and time. 

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Clean & Sober for the Holidays

NEW FRIENDSHIPS “I’m experiencing a lot of emotions that I suppressed for a long time. It comes in waves of joy and days of depression. I’m able to work through these emotions. I feel a lot more connected to my family … Continue reading

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Five Sobering Ways To Prevent Holiday Relapse

The holidays give you the opportunity to create happy memories. These occasions also allow you the chance to connect with loved ones or friends you don’t see most of the year. However, these special times also might put you in … Continue reading

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Better to Give Than Receive

The holiday season is the time of year when it’s better to give than receive. Rather than thinking about the things that you want, it’s time to think about those you care about. That can make you feel better, too. But … Continue reading

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Holiday Shopping for the Recovery Life

The holidays are a time of joy and thanksgiving. For people in recovery, however, the holidays may bring back unpleasant memories of the past or pose a threat to their sobriety. By planning your holiday season in advance, you can … Continue reading

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