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1 day ago · Crafting a Christmas Sobriety Plan. Embarking on a Christmas sobriety plan requires deliberate preparation and foresight. It’s crucial to identify potential triggers and devise a strategy to manage them effectively. Start by creating a list of boundaries and share them with supportive family and friends, enabling them to respect your journey.
6 days ago · According to the post, the Christmas Vacation sequel would stream on Christmas Day on Max in 2025. While many would be excited to see the Griswolds reunited, this movie is unfortunately not happening. The poster is an obvious fake, but the real giveaway is that the post promises Christmas Vacation 2 will be released on December 25, 2023, a date ...
Dec 21, 2023 · How to go sober at Christmas, from people who know. 21 December 2023. Riyah Collins. BBC Newsbeat. Kali Thompson. Until going sober in June, Kali shared TikToks of her boozy nights out to...
- Sober ≠ Boring
- Treat It as An Experiment
- Find Some Kind of Connection
- Put Your Recovery First
- Commit, But Don’T Moralise
- Go to Alcoholics Anonymous
A sober Christmas can be daunting, especially if it’s your first one. Addiction therapist Nick Mercer has been sober for the last 30 years, a decision that was the ‘best thing that’s ever happened’, he says. He remembers a time, in those early years of his sobriety, when he realised he didn’t need alcohol to get into the festive spirit. He was stud...
If you are trying to do a sober Christmas for the first time, treat it like an experiment. Maybe you’ll hate it, or find it really hard, but what if you don’t? What if January rolls around, and you feel great? ‘Embarking on sobriety is an adventure is not a journey of deprivation,’ says Nick. ‘Treat it as further research. See how you feel. Alcohol...
Eleven years ago, Nick’s wife was diagnosed with leukaemia. It was December, it had been snowing. They were walking through a North London park when they got the call. She was undergoing chemotherapy over Christmas. ‘We just went to the church. It was a bit drab, but it works. There’s something in sharing the suffering, it helped to remember we are...
You have to put your own welfare first. Using a ‘selfish’ programme has helped Nick stay sober for all these years. He says: ‘In order to be of use to others I must first look after my own needs – physical, emotional and spiritual. Then I can be truly present for my loved ones. ‘The goal is to gain freedom from the past and independence from the op...
There’s a difference between committing to sobriety and publishing yourself. Nick suggests writing it down (‘I’m going to be sober this Christmas’), to make it a commitment, but remember there’s no moral imperative to do it. Essentially, you’re not a bad person if you slip up. ‘To avoid getting swamped or overwhelmed by too many things to do, alway...
Above all, if you are ready to commit to sobriety, Nick stresses the importance of going to Alcoholics Anonymous. ‘There’s no talking cure, so what will cure you is support from people with similar experiences,’ Nick says. It can also provide a space to reflect on what feelings are underpinning alcohol abuse. In Nick’s experience, this is often res...
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There are many sober ‘firsts’ in recovery – first sober Christmas, first sober wedding, first sober date – which we cautiously consider to ensure we have enough support. Holidays need to be treated with the same care as a break from everyday life isn’t a break from recovery.
Dec 21, 2023 · How to go sober at Christmas, from people who know. 21 December 2023. Kali Thompson. Until going sober in June, Kali shared TikToks of her boozy nights out to thousands of followers.
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Dec 7, 2023 · What is Sober Christmas? A sober Christmas refers to celebrating the holiday season without consuming drugs or alcohol. It involves prioritizing sobriety and making conscious choices to avoid substances that can impair judgment and behavior.
