“Why don’t they like me?”- 7 Signs You’re a People Pleaser
The subject of being a ‘people pleaser’ is one that hits home for me. I never even considered myself a ‘people pleaser’ until I had actually been called out by another person in recovery who was identifying character defects we shared. At that moment I felt the urge to disagree, but just smiled . . . . Continue Reading
Snitches Get Stitches: Why you shouldn’t keep negative contracts
In treatment, I was rooming with a guy through detox and the inpatient residential program. He ended up getting together with another patient who worked up a plan to sneak drugs into the facility. I had no idea until it was too late, and that night a hand full of people were discharged for being . . . . Continue Reading
The 5 Most Important Things to Look For in a Sponsor
It is said that there is nothing that will ensure immunity from addiction more than intensive work with another addict or alcoholic. The ability for an individual to identify with our struggles, and relate their experience and recovery to our obstacles gives power to the concept of sponsorship. It is important to remember the primary . . . . Continue Reading
6 Surprising Things I Learned in Florida Sober Living
The Sunshine State has so much to offer people in recovery, and Florida Sober Living is the best way to adapt to a new area while working on maintaining sobriety. I personally put a lot of value on my experiences through living in a Florida Sober Living facility. Not only does Florida Sober Living provide . . . . Continue Reading
10 Signs You Need to Get Back on Your Program
We all go through rough times in our recovery, it’s perfectly normal to not always have it all together. But, when does it become an issue and a danger to your sobriety? I’ve thought of 10 signs you need to get back on your program. 10 Signs You Need to Get Back on Your Program… . . . . Continue Reading
5 Things No One Tells You about Intimacy in Recovery
When I first got into recovery, my main concern and questions had to do with just learning how to be a functioning member of society. I never thought to ask what my relationships, intimacy and sex life would be like. So when I got into my first relationship in recovery, it was all new and . . . . Continue Reading
10 Things to Remember During Early Sobriety
Being a woman in early sobriety can be very hard at times but it does get better. There are many tips on how to stay sane and sober. I made a list of 10 things to remember during early sobriety. 10 Things to Remember During Early Sobriety: 1. It’s all about progress not perfection; take . . . . Continue Reading
10 Things Only Your Halfway House Roomie Knows About You
There’s no other bond quite like the one that develops among halfway house roommates. It’s different from other roommate relationships because you spend a lot more time together (having a curfew and what-not pretty much guarantees that you’ll be on the same coming-and-going schedule). Also, when you’re living in a halfway or sober house, you’re . . . . Continue Reading
10 Signs it’s time to find a new sober house
It can be really challenging to know when it’s time to make some changes in your sober living environment. My best advice is to speak with your sponsor and supports and get their opinion but I’ve made a list of 10 signs it’s time to find a new sober house. 10 Signs it’s time to . . . . Continue Reading
7 Things I Learned in My First Year of Sobriety
Looking back on my first year of sobriety, there are many different things I learned that have a huge part of me being sober today. I’ve thought of 7 things I learned in my first year of sobriety that I find to be helpful to anyone – new in recovery or an old-timer! 7 Things . . . . Continue Reading