Thanksgiving and Sobriety: Damon and Kristina's Tips for a Grateful Holiday
For me, it was just a series of god taking things away that I had had right. You keep moving forward, you keep trying and, as I said just five minutes ago, if you can't get there, focus on something that makes you happy outside of The Holiday, because you want to cultivate that practice of gratitude so that you can be present.
Thanksgiving can be a tricky time for those in recovery. With the pressures of family gatherings, the temptation to revert to old habits, and seasonal depression looming, it's no wonder many find this holiday challenging. In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, hosts Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis open up about their personal experiences with Thanksgiving and how they've used gratitude as a powerful tool in their recovery journey.
Damon and Kristina dive into the importance of perspective during the holidays. They share practical tips for managing seasonal depression and staying sober during festive gatherings. For them, gratitude isn't just a buzzword; it's a practice that has helped them maintain their sobriety through thick and thin. Kristina shares, 'For me, it was just a series of god taking things away that I had had right.
You keep moving forward, you keep trying and, as I said just five minutes ago, if you can't get there, focus on something that makes you happy outside of The Holiday, because you want to cultivate that practice of gratitude so that you can be present'. Damon and Kristina's heartfelt discussion offers a fresh perspective on how to navigate the holiday season while staying true to your recovery goals.
Tune in to hear their valuable insights and practical advice on making this Thanksgiving a grateful and sober one.