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The Holidays in Recovery | Recovery Radio
The Holidays in Recovery | Recovery Radio
The Holidays in Recovery | Recovery Radio
Saturday 23rd November 2019
Maggie Hunt and Grace Shober offer insights on managing recovery during the holidays, discussing family dynamics, triggers, and the importance of community.
39 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Surviving the Holidays in Recovery: Wisdom from Maggie Hunt and Grace Shober
This time on Recovery Radio we tackle handling the holidays with our guests Maggie Hunt and Grace Shober of Retreat Lancaster County. They will share their stories of managing “home for the holidays “ while in recovery.
The holiday season, often filled with joy and celebration, can be a minefield for those in recovery from addiction. This episode of Recovery Radio dives into this challenging time with guests Maggie Hunt and Grace Shober from Retreat Lancaster County. They share their personal journeys of addiction and recovery, offering a candid look at the hurdles faced during the festive season.
Maggie and Grace open up about the societal pressure to be cheerful, which can feel overwhelming when you're battling addiction. Grace recounts feeling more at ease in a drug-infested environment than with her own family, highlighting the emotional complexities involved. Maggie underscores that love alone isn't enough to achieve sobriety; treatment and support are crucial. The duo provides practical tips for staying sober during the holidays.
From attending sober events and meetings to having a sober buddy and making plans for dealing with triggers, their advice is both actionable and relatable. They emphasize the importance of community and connection, noting how sober living facilities can offer a supportive environment. Family dynamics also come under the spotlight. Maggie and Grace discuss the importance of communication and setting boundaries with loved ones.
They offer guidance on dealing with unsupportive family members and stress that ongoing recovery requires continuous effort and support. This episode serves as a beacon of hope for those navigating the holiday season in recovery. Maggie and Grace's stories remind us that while the journey is tough, it's manageable with the right support system and strategies in place.