A Home in Recovery
There are many roads to recovery, and on whatever roads we have chosen there are bound to be emotions, fears, and confusion. Many people come into recovery with a home they are not sure they feel comfortable going back to. This can lead to a major roadblock, but if there is one thing alcoholics and addicts are good at, it’s persevering and sticking together.
Everyone has a different definition for a home: four walls, four wheels, open air. We all want a home to be a safe place and a place where we feel welcomed. We can often times feel uncomfortable in the homes that we drugged and/or drank in. There are so many emotions and triggers, and if we live with others, there can be a lot of stress. So the question becomes, what do we do? Luckily, when we find out we have the disease of addiction, we also find a community that is uplifting, encouraging, and here to help.
A sober living home might be a good idea for many. Sober living can give us more time to heal, relax and readjust into life. Sober living also gives us time to find friends, meet new people and get things in order. Many times when in sober living we can find jobs, get in touch with anyone we owe money to, and start to reconnect with family members. It often leads to a large burden being lifted off our shoulders. Sober living is a good idea for those who are serious about recovery and are looking to calm their emotions and fears and to sort out any confusion.
There are many roads to recovery. On whatever road we take, there will be emotions, fears and confusion. We might not want to return, or have the option to return, to where we drank and drugged. Luckily, we can find a supportive community in recovery. Sober living can be a great stress reliever and a way to rebuild the connections that will make us successful in recovery. What road to recovery did you take? What were the emotions and fears when returning home to loved ones, friends and family?