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Staying Sober Through the Holidays

We are coming up on a great time of year for many people. The holidays bring about a time to gather with family and celebrate together. For some people, especially those in early recovery or struggling with sobriety, however. The holidays can be a major emotional challenge for many different reasons.    The most difficult […]

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7 Ways to a Fun, Sober Summer

  Summertime can present unique challenges to young people in recovery, as it is often filled with parties, barbeques, and outdoor events that rarely come without alcohol being involved. In early recovery, it can be easy to be filled with feelings of dread and discontent as summer rolls around. However, being sober doesn’t mean your […]

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Life In Recovery: It Does Get Easier

Life after getting sober and going through the recovery process can be one of the biggest challenges any human being could possibly face. Life in recovery can be awkward and abnormal at first, especially early on. One of the biggest struggles in recovery is trying to find an identity once the drugs and alcohol are […]

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15 Benefits of Staying Sober

If you are new to this whole sobriety thing and are struggling with the idea of never drinking or drugging again – that’s okay! Coming from a former addict, I totally get it. Everybody has their own journey. However, life really does get a thousand times better if you stay sober. Here are 15 benefits […]