I remember my first year sober being quite difficult and mostly spent trying to just stay sober. I didn't wonder much about who I was, and what I liked, and what my future looked like. OK, that is not entirely true, I worried a whole lot about my future, but all of my energy was … Continue reading I Am Sober, Now What?
Early in sobriety, I realized that this chaotic cycle and all my efforts to control everything made me absolutely miserable. All that drama made it hard to live, be happy, and stay sober at the same time. It just becomes too much work to constantly have to control everything around me.
While we are heavily into our addictions, we often do not take good care of ourselves. Simple things like getting good sleep, proper nutrition, and personal hygiene often go by the waist side. Therefore, when we start the recovery process taking a good care of our bodies is crucial to a successful sober time. … Continue reading The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery
Sober Courage 