The holidays are a season of joy, reflection, and togetherness. At Normandy House Sober Living, we know this time of year can also bring challenges for those walking the path of recovery. Between family gatherings, parties, and traditions that often
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The Role of 12-Step Programs in Sober Living Homes:
A Guide for Families and Residents Recovery is a journey — one that thrives on structure, support, and community. At our sober living home, we believe in empowering residents and their families with tools that foster lasting change. One of the
Continue ReadingWhy in recovery do we label ourselves Addicts?
There is this stigma around the condition of being an addict and that is the last thing I wanted to label myself as coming into the 12-step rooms. However, what I have learned and determined is that we can never change the stigma of an active addict,
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If you or someone you know is showing signs of alcohol abuse, by first understanding what those signs are and what they mean can go a long way in addressing this potential disease. Most health care practitioners will tell you: consuming one or two
Continue ReadingPleasure + Addiction = Pain
Pleasure + Addiction = Pain Most people start their habit because their activity of choice brings them pleasure. Once this habit is a long term problem we start to become aware of the consequences our addiction brings with it and we then realize
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