8 Reasons Socializing Sober is Better By Kelly Fitzgerald  from www.thefix.com  When you’re used to taking shots before any social interaction, it feels weird when you show up anywhere sober. But I learned that it’s actually better this way. Let’s face it, socializing is something that is historically associated with

The Power of Passion: Discovering Your Hobbies & Interests After Substances In recovery, eventually, the obsession with substances subsides. What fills up those spaces in your mind, aside from your recovery? This mental space, free from the obsession with drugs and alcohol, is the perfect place to fill with new

Helping Others, Why Sponsoring is Important to Recovery Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous says: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” At its core, this step reminds you to

 April Showers Bring May Flowers, How to Get Through your “Lows” (Depression/Anxiety) When you were in active use, you probably used substances to numb your emotions. In recovery, you must learn how to master coping with these emotions instead of letting them be the master of you. Feelings are a

Time to BLOOM — Grow your Recovery Support Network! If it’s something weird and it don’t look good Who ya gonna call? Ghost Busters! Well…not exactly. Who are you going to call in moments of need throughout your recovery? Who will you call when things are going well? A strong

Recovery is defined as a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. To most, that means that once you’re well again, the process of recovering is completed. When recovering from Substance Use Disorder, you must understand that there is no definitive end to your recovery. It is

Recovery Tip from a Counselor: Michael Bryant on Trusting the Process This blog is a part of our ongoing series on recovery tips. Each month, a Fellowship Hall counselor will give our readers their very best tips for getting treatment, being successful in therapy, and maintaining sobriety.  Be sure to read

How to Be a Good Partner to Someone in Recovery (When You are Not in Recovery) Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but it always serves as a reminder of the importance of love and partnerships in our lives. Choosing a partner in recovery adds a new layer to relationships

February is the month of heart-shaped boxes of chocolate and notes of admiration for loved ones. What if you spent the same amount of time and energy focusing on giving that kind of fondness and love to yourself? The disease of Substance Use Disorder relies on feelings of guilt, shame,

Healthy Goal Setting in Recovery January is traditionally a month of goal setting—most often the start of New Year is viewed as a clean slate, a new page, and a fresh start. Goals are important because they can motivate us, they help us prioritize, and if utilized correctly, they can