Sober Summer Fun is NOT an Oxymoron in Portland Oregon
Summer is here! While the warm weather and fun activities of summer may make you excited to get out there and soak up the sun, many people in recovery – especially those in early recovery – find that summertime months can be very triggering. With so many parties, get-togethers, picnics, beach days, BBQs, camp […]
Developing a Routine in Early Recovery is an Essential Ingredient to Your Long-Term Success
Structure. Routine. Discipline. What do these words mean to you? For some, they represent safety, sameness, predictability. Others feel stifled or even oppressed by what these concepts represent. Our previous experiences – or lack of experience – with structure and routine will often color how we feel about embracing these tools in recovery. Whatever these […]
5 Stone Cold Sober Ways to Have Fun While You’re Quarantined in Portland, Oregon
Here’s the truth: battling addiction is hard work. Although the longer you’re sober, the easier it becomes to stay sober, it’s still going to take effort to stick to your program, especially during challenging times. Newsflash: we’re in a challenging time right now. At least one in five people has lost their […]
