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IN THEIR EYES.BY SARAH J. BRAUN.
The start of something new can be both scary and exciting. Recovery fits that description perfectly.Sarah J. Braun writes.
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS
Challenging thoughts and changing them into positive behaviours is really just taking things slowly. Mike, from Own Sobriety, writes.
NEW VIDEOS // R3C0VRY.WRX
We made some videos. Cool eh?
If this is your first time here, maybe give them a watch. If you’re a regular, then, er, maybe give them a watch.
ALCOHOL, SOBRIETY AND ME. BY ZOE.
In late 2017, turning theory into practice, Zoe took the decision to quit drinking for 40 days. What transpired was an alcohol free journey that endures to this day.
EARLY SOBRIETY ISLIKE CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN.
For Gayle, one of the many gifts of sobriety is a huge boost in self confidence, the feeling that she can really do things. That she can go on and achieve more than she ever dreamed possible.
HOW TO AVOID OVERWHELM IN SOBRIETY.
When we remove alcohol from our lives, there comes a point when we are suddenly faced with a sense of overwhelm.
Gayle (Sober Bliss) looks at the signs – maybe you’re ready for a break?
DEPRESSION IN RECOVERY.
When we first launched back in Spring 2017 we were privileged to feature some work by the one and only Amy Dresner.
Fast forward two years later and with “Depression in Recovery” Amy takes an irreverent view on addiction, recovery, the brain reward system and, erm, dopamine.
RECOVERY IN ACTION.OPEN MIC REVIEW.
Good friend of the site, Jem Stuart takes a moment to reflect on a wonderful evening at the recent 5 Ways Open Mic Night in Leeds.
RSFF_2019_WINNERS ANNOUNCED.
The shortlist for this years Recovery Street Film Festival has been drawn up.
Get the kettle on, pull up a chair and enjoy creative recovery in action.
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Introducing // Sarah J. Braun.
"I believe that every little change will make a difference and that we are all here to create a better place one step at a time."
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YOU CAN STAY SOBER NO MATTER WHAT
I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to use this current chaos with the coronavirus to be a part of your story as to why you picked back up. You don’t have to be a statistic.Blythe writes.
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YOU CAN STAY SOBER NO MATTER WHAT
I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to use this current chaos with the coronavirus to be a part of your story as to why you picked back up. You don’t have to be a statistic.Blythe writes.
LIVING THROUGHA PANDEMIC.
There is no handbook, no guideline and no rules on how to live through a pandemic.Sarah J. Braun is out there doing her best to survive.
A FEW WORDS ON STIGMA.
Have you felt shame as a result of your addiction? Worried about setting other people?
Go figure. Sam did.
CONQUERING FEAR IN SOBRIETY
Blythe is passionate about her recovery, and her music. It seemed rude not to let her explain in her own words how monumental it has been for her to rediscover her true passion.And include an absolutely well deserved plug while we’re at it!
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KOMBUCHA SUPERNOVA? WE MEET LIZ.
Being in recovery is easy, right? All it takes is the decision, the rest is straight forward. Been there, got the t-shirt? If…
BLOOMING CONFIDENCE. WE MEET KRISTIN.
So you’re in recovery, right? That’s great. But what are you in recovery from? Today we meet Kristin, who talks frankly about her…
WHAT HAVE I LEARNED SINCE BINNING THE BOOZE.
Giving up alcohol isn’t the same as taking a magic pill. Wouldn’t that be lovely? But leading a booze free life exposes all…
WORDS OF WISDOM. WE MEET ANNE.
Something was holding her back. Closer examination revealed Anne’s relationship with alcohol was holding her back.
A THOUSAND SPLENDID SOBER SUNS. (1/4)
And so it transpired that November 7th 2018 was my one thousandth day sober. It’s something I’ve wanted to write about for some…
A THOUSAND SPLENDID SOBER SUNS. (2/4)
Part Two: Family is nothing and yet family is everything? Within only a few weeks of me quitting the booze my Mum was…
