Sober Living

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Why Loneliness is an Addict’s Worst Enemy

By Liemann Valdimar Nov 22 2019

For those with addictive personalities, they appear the most highly functioning when their lives are involved with others. Continue Reading

20 Affirmations of Recovery to Use All Year Long

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit Jan 5 2016

Looking for inspiration? Here are 20 meaningful positive affirmations to help you through your journey to recovery. Continue Reading

How To Create Your Relapse Prevention Plan

By Angel W. Abott Oct 29 2020

A Relapse Prevention Plan is one of the most important tool for keeping you on the path of sobriety. Here's a step-by-step guid... Continue Reading

The Four Key Relationships in Addiction Recovery

Oct 28 2020

The deeper and deeper we slide into our addictive actions and behaviors, the more and more distant we become from relationships... Continue Reading

Problem-Solving Skills for Recovering Addicts

By Donn Gruta Apr 27 2020

Problem-solving skills are vital to recovery and, ultimately, sober living. Continue Reading

5 Healthy Ways to Deal with Shame

By Audrey Beim Sep 29 2020

When you live in shame, you’re likely putting too much value in what other people think. Here are 5 strategies to help you brea... Continue Reading

Getting Rid of Anger in Addiction Recovery: Why It Has to Go

By Flower B Mar 11 2021

Holding onto negative emotions is detrimental to your progress in recovery. Here are 4 reasons why individuals in recovery shou... Continue Reading

Carrying the Message of Recovery, Not the Addict

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit Nov 1 2018

As you move forward in your journey, it's important to remember that your past addiction does not define who you are. Here's ho... Continue Reading

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4 Facets of Life That Get Sweeter in Sobriety

By Audrey Beim Oct 14 2019

Give yourself a pat on the back and take a few moments to remember that today is one joyful and glorious day in your sober life. Continue Reading

10 Non-Pharmaceutical Ways to Treat Insomnia

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit Nov 24 2015

Do you ever have trouble falling asleep? If so, which of these remedies have worked for you? Continue Reading

5 Reasons Why 2016 is Officially Your Year of Change

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit Dec 3 2015

With the year coming to a close, many people come to wonder where time has gone and contemplate how things might be different i... Continue Reading

4 Things to Keep in Your Sobriety Scrapbook

By Elizabeth Seward Oct 9 2019

Even if you've never created a scrapbook before, it's never too late to put one together and see if it's something you'll enjoy. Continue Reading

7 Good Habits Every Recovering Addict Should Have

By Dominica Applegate Dominica Applegate has worked in the mental health field for 12 years before launching her own business as a writer. She earned her Master's in Counseling from Liberty Universit May 15 2020

Cultivating good habits can help you to feel happier and more productive in life. Continue Reading