Posts by jonas

Dressing for Sobriety Success When you are in active recovery, finding ways to express yourself and feel confident in your sobriety is essential. Hence the need for sober swagger you can proudly call your own! And what better way to do that than through your natural sense of style, accompanied by our clean and crisp…

Crafting a Strong and Accessible Sober Support System If you’re seeking to learn how to build a sober support network, knowing where to begin can be the hardest step. This step-by-step guide from the crew at SOBRLIFE, cuts to the chase, offering clear steps to create a network that supports thriving and well-connected recovery. From…

Making a Vocal Commitment to Recovery: For Yourself and Others We get it. Deciding to ‘recover out loud’ can be scary. But in our opinion, it is equally essential. And it comes with benefits you might not expect. When you share your recovery story, you do more than narrate your past; you offer hope, dismantle…

A SOBRLIFE Resource on Writing Amends Effectively Are you looking for guidance on writing an AA amends script that effectively guides you along what can sometimes lead to uncomfortable, sticky situations? Our latest resource from SOBRLIFE dives straight into the heart of the AA amends process, offering you a step-by-step guide to creating a script…

A Closer Look at Emotional Sobriety: The Next Frontier Emotional sobriety is a concept that has gained significant attention among both mental health pros and those interested in growing their recovery once sobriety has been achieved. In his book, “Emotional Sobriety: The Next Frontier,” Bill Wilson, a co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), explores the importance…

Making it as a person with long term sobriety is a commitment that unfolds day by day. If you are searching for ways to sustain your recovery, you are not alone. In fact, you are in very good company! It is undeniable that lasting sobriety presents its challenges; however, understanding the underlying principles, building a…

How to Find Sober Friends and Forge Lasting Connections Whether you are in early recovery or decades sober, it can sometimes be tough for people choosing sobriety to meet other members of the tribe. After all, many of us are not used to making friends with anyone outside our former drinking and/or using buddies, never…

Dissect the Cause of Relapse and Better Protect Your Recovery Let’s face the hard truth right up front: relapse to alcohol or substance use is a challenging and disheartening experience for those of us in recovery. (For those not part of the sobriety community, it refers to the return to drug or alcohol use after…

Looking at Fame and the Challenges to Lasting Sobriety Addiction does not discriminate; it can affect anyone, regardless of their social status or fame. Celebrities, despite their public personas and sometimes seemingly perfect lives, are not immune to the struggles of addiction, not by a long stretch. But their stories can serve as a testament…