We all have expectations for the holidays. We want everything to go right, be fun, but the reality for some is that it’s a sad time of the year. Stress, fear and sadness comes from many directions.
Ways to Survive the Holiday Blues
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Newcomer Tips
Lying in Sobriety: A Deadly Form of Self Sabotage
On recovery coins many times you will see, “To Thine Own Self Be True” (in other words, stop bull-sh*tting yourself). What does not drinking and drugging and being honest have to to with each other?
4 Ways to Give Back Without Opening Your Wallet
Many people think that if they don’t have money to give, they can’t contribute during #GivingTuesday. Nonsense! There are plenty of ways to give that have nothing to do with money. Making an effort to be altruistic is what counts the most.
5 Tips For Staying Sober and Serene Through the Holidays
Like every other part of our lives, we don’t have to experience the holidays alone – We can take a sober friend and our Higher Power with us wherever we go.
Ann Arbor UNITED to Face Addiction
On October 4th 2015 the silence ended. That was the day that the UNITE to Face Addiction rally happened on The National Mall in Washington, DC. Tens of thousands of people in long-term recovery from substance use disorders came out and ended their silence so they could break the stigma of addiction.
10 Tips for Newcomers: Tip 10 Gratitude
Did you drink or drug today? No? Good. That’s a huge accomplishment. It’s in an addict’s nature to drink and drug. You defied the odds today. Kudos to you. Be grateful.
10 Tips For Newcomers: Tip 9 Doing Service Work
What’s the best way to get out of your own head, stop thinking about yourself and your problems? Is it therapy? Nope. Is it attending meetings? Nope. What is it you ask? Service work. Volunteering. It’s all about being self-LESS instead of self-ABSORBED.
Can Being a Good Samaritan Lead to Incarceration?
The bottom line is if you live in Washtenaw county and you know any active addicts SPREAD THE WORD that getting another addict help won’t lead to jail. If you are currently an active addict. CALL 911 IF SOMEONE IS OVERDOSING! Please!!!
10 Tips for Newcomers: Tip 8 Finding a Sponsor
So if you aren’t looking for someone who has what you want, what are you looking for? Someone who has what you need. I won’t beat around the bush on this one. You need someone who is going to help get you connected to a Higher Power. That is accomplished through working the 12 steps.
Had a “Berry” Good Time
Another relaxing sober afternoon – a “berry” good time was had by all.