On this Valentine’s Day, if you are in a relationship, if you are in love, enjoy it. It is a wonderful feeling. Just don’t expect it to stay the same. If you are alone, don’t judge yourself and beat yourself up. Be kind and compassionate with yourself.
When my husband entered recovery, I thought that was the final long-awaited destination that any alcoholic’s family so desperately wishes for. I believed as long as he stayed sober, all would be well. The work was his and his alone. Little did I know that recovery would be just as important for me as it is for him.
Swing by a coffee shop on the way to your holiday parties. This way, when you walk in, you’re holding a nice warm cup of coffee and nobody offers you a drink.
We’ve all been there in one fashion or another, haven’t we? A humourous look at when the shoe is on the other foot. Happy Holidays and have a safe, happy holiday season!
There are new faces, but it’s the same gleaming oak bar, maybe even the same comfy stools. Just one – after five years of sobriety and the month he’s had, surely just one drink … it’s the holidays, after all. One mug of cheer to lift the spirits …
This classic Christmas song from 1984 – one of the first music fundraisers for those in need – is a timely reminder that the best Christmas gift we can receive is through looking outside of ourselves and helping others. Who needs your help this holiday season?
