17 Calming Strategies for A Sobriety Toolkit
Part of the human experience is facing obstacles, physical and emotional pain, loss, and other setbacks. Whether these are huge life-altering occurrences or regular ol’ stressors, we’ve all experienced them at one degree or another and it’s through these challenges…
How to Protect Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The world we’re living in right now during the COVID-19 pandemic is overwhelming and scary which makes it extra important to focus on protecting your mental health. Here’s some practical advice on how to cope and how to decrease your…
5 Ways Journaling in Sobriety Can Improve Your Life
Discovering sobriety, learning about yourself, and unravelling toxic patterns of thinking is a huge process filled with every emotion you can think of. One of the best ways you can deal with your past and participate in intense self-reflection is…
12 Lessons Learned Through 6 Years of Sobriety
Every soberthday I reach I’m bewildered that I’ve made it this far. It’s shocking for me to announce I’m 6 years sober today and at the same time it’s very humbling. I’m one of the lucky ones. Not everyone has…
A Different Type of Cheer: 5 Sporting Events in Halifax to Enjoy Sober
Guest Post by Denton Froese – find him on Twitter @Labville Professional sports have long been intertwined with drinking culture. Recreational adult leagues are commonly called “beer leagues”, and curling and golf have traditions of ending every game with drinks…
What is Post-Acute-Withdrawal Syndrome?
Post-acute-withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is something that’s rarely discussed in the early stages of recovery and it really should be. The physical, emotional, and psychological changes that happen in the first few months of quitting drinking can be really scary and…
Creative Ideas for a Sober Valentine’s Day (2020) in Halifax
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to consist of the classic wine, dine, then a movie and if you’re newly sober or looking to break away from the usual boozy date night, Valentine’s Day can seem almost impossible to enjoy sober. While…
Recognizing Signs of a Relapse & 10 Tips to Avoid One
Relapsing, AKA drinking again after quitting, is more than just picking up a bottle of booze and tilting it into your face. Relapse is a process, not an event, and it’s one that could take weeks or even months before…
14 Powerful Books to Help You in Sobriety
Whether you want to stop drinking forever because of an addiction or you just want to cut back on your intake, educating yourself is key to success on your journey. When I first got sober I surrounded myself with a…
50 Ways Sobriety Rules
For someone who has an alcohol addiction, getting sober is hard and there are many moments in the early stages of recovery where you feel like giving up. In those moments it’s good to remember why you’re striving to live…
