Episode 15: Navigating Sober Holidays: Tools for the Season

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The holiday season presents unique challenges for people in recovery, from Halloween through the New Year. Our guests share personal experiences navigating this triggering time and offer practical strategies for maintaining sobriety amid family gatherings, work parties, and traditional celebrations.
 
 • Holidays often coincide with heightened risk of relapse due to family stress, social pressure, and alcohol-centered traditions
 • Many recovering people have never experienced holidays sober as adults, creating uncertainty about how to participate
 • 24-hour recovery meetings during major holidays provide crucial support when vulnerability is highest
 • Practical strategies include bringing non-alcoholic beverages, having transportation control, and setting clear boundaries
 • Finding new traditions to replace alcohol-centered ones helps create meaningful sober celebrations
 • The phone is a critical recovery tool - reaching out to others when feeling triggered can prevent relapse
 • Isolation increases risk during holidays - staying connected to recovery community is essential
 • Progress in recovery allows deeper connection during holidays instead of disconnection through drinking

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