Sobriety

The healing power of journalling to help with recovery

The Healing Power of Journalling

Journaling—it’s more than just putting pen to paper. For those on the path to recovery from alcoholism, it can also be a lifeline that supports both journaling and healing. For this reason, the healing power of journaling should not be underestimated. Let’s explore why: 1. Emotional Release Imagine your journal as a trusted friend who

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Sober Toolkit

Sober Survival tools

So if today was your first day at staying sober, what tools do you think you will need? Here are a few suggestions and tools that we use in the freedom room. Your sober survival tool kit Remember to change your routine. A new routine can help you stay sober If you come home and

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Alcohol Recovery

4 Stages of Alcohol Recovery

Recovery from alcoholism calls for initiative, time, willpower, honesty, willingness, open-mindedness and assistance. When you decide to reach out for help, you will undoubtedly begin a journey through four distinct stages of alcohol recovery as you discover to develop a healthy and balanced and sober lifestyle. Early abstaining Treatment initiation Maintaining abstinence Advanced recovery The

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The Twelve Steps

This article is about why the freedom room introduces you to the 12 steps of alcoholic’s anonymous. I first saw the 12 steps on a banner on the wall in an AA meeting back in 2003. So went to 1 AA meeting and listened to all the differences. To start with I went to that

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Mental obsession, Recovery

Mental Obsession

Mental obsession and recovery Alcoholism is a three-fold disease, and recovery is a crucial part of overcoming it. This week at the freedom room, we have spoken about mental obsession. Even years after putting down the drink, we still have the mental obsession if we do not remain spiritually fit. I talked with a very

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