Tag Archives: Sponsor

Can I Attend 12-Step Meetings Virtually?

Living Alone During Recovery

If you are currently in treatment or just got out, you may be wondering where and how to attend 12-Step meetings. Because of COVID-19, almost all 12-Step meetings have closed their doors. However, there is no reason to worry – plenty of 12-Step meetings are now available online. Find a Zoom Meeting Most meetings are […]

How Do I Build a Healthy Support System

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Substance Abuse

Perhaps the Beatles said it best – “I get by with a little help from my friends.” Letting go of toxic, unhealthy relationships is an important part of recovery. But learning how to let new people into our lives who can help make us better is equally important – and sometimes it’s easier said than […]

What Vocational Opportunities Are Available for Those With Lived Experience?

What Vocational Opportunities Are Available for Those With Lived Experience?

 For those who have received services and support for mental health and addiction issues, it can feel like the struggle was a huge setback in life. It can be hard to figure out how to get back on track with a career or work that brings us joy. A compounding concern involves the fact that […]

How do I Choose a Sponsor Who is Right for me?

How do I Choose a Sponsor Who is Right for me?

When we are newly sober and just beginning the journey of recovery, we are in need of a guide and mentor to help us navigate the unfamiliar waters of twelve step recovery. It is our responsibility to ask a member of our twelve step fellowship to sponsor us. Choosing a sponsor who is well suited […]