Sober Role Models
There are a lot of stigmas about addiction that keep people from seeking help. If you don’t know (or think you don’t know) any sober people, those stigmas have room to grow. When you speak to a person in recovery, it challenges preconceived ideas about what addiction or sobriety looks like. Sponsors In 12-step fellowships, […]
The Importance of Support Systems
I planned to get sober a month in advance. When I was putting supports in place, one of the first things I did was reach out to people in my life. I knew that healthy relationships contribute to overall well-being; I knew I needed people in my corner in order to stay sober. Accountability On […]