sober living for women

Have you found yourself asking around for opportunities as a woman in recovery?  Talbot House hosts a monthly potluck on the first Thursday along with a Women’s Recovery speaker.  This gives an opportunity for the women of the recovery community to come together and support one another.  The speakers give words of encouragement and stories about their experiences to help those going through addiction and recovery.

If you are in recovery, you know that staying busy with sober activities is crucial.  Do not even give yourself an opportunity to start turning back to your addiction.  With the beautiful weather appearing and the option of staying outside longer, gardening is a wonderful hobby that we certainly recommend!   Think of the growth of your garden like the growth you have witnessed through your recovery journey.

When the dam breaks, and everything crashes in around you; the addiction seems to swallow you up. We have to remind ourselves that it is okay to reach out to get help.  If you were drowning you would want someone to throw you a life preserver.  

Bird are chirping, flowers are blooming, the weather is getting warmer…. signs of spring are slowly showing themselves.  Winter is finally over and to some that is glorious! The season change from winter to spring can remind us of our sober journeys. In the winter, our surroundings may be dull and depressing. Almost all of the plants have died and the bright colors of fall have disappeared.

What is the difference between a sober living home and a halfway house?  While they have some slight differences, the term can be used interchangeably depending on the facility.