Upon completing treatment for your addiction and embarking on your sober journey, it’s time to start envisioning what being a member of the sober community will mean to you. You may be wondering what sobriety will look like for you, and the good news is that this is the fun part! When you’re feeling empowered and motivated, it can be a great time to think ahead and look forward to the opportunities that will present themselves with a sober lifestyle. Now is your time to build a sober support network for years to come – a community that has your back, where you can feel safe in your sobriety, and one that will provide strength and balance through difficult times.
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The Importance of a Sober Support Network
Building a sober support network will allow you to expand and reimagine your community as well as open your horizons to exploring sober activities that you can always turn to. This could mean a number of things, but there is great joy in allowing room for a new world of sober activities, sober events, a community of like-minded sober friends, and a safe haven of sober networks that you can come to rely on in life.
Foremost, it is important to address and recognize your current community and support system. Maybe it is your family, friends, co-workers, or anyone who continually encourages you to be your best self. Those who uplift you and support your current lifestyle are the people you will want to surround yourself with. Although it may take some getting used to for certain friends or family members, it is beneficial to communicate with your loved ones and invite them into your sobriety by sharing the activities that you are comfortable participating in and how you feel talking about your sobriety. Having a sober support network of people who have been in your life for a long time can be comforting and enlightening for you as you build a better life for yourself. The people who care about you most are going to be happy to see you bettering yourself and will embrace the new sober you.
Additionally, cultivating a new community in addition to the one you have now can be a really healthy, fun, new avenue to explore. There are plenty of sober living communities, sober events and sober activities where you can meet like-minded sober friends and start new traditions. Remember that you are far from alone – there are so many newly sober people in a similar position to you that will be seeking a sober support network as well as seasoned sober people who can guide you and speak from experience.
Sober Activities In Recovery
Some welcoming sober activities may include a sober book club, community sports league, art classes, fitness group, bowling league, group trips, and way more. A good way to find your newest hobby could be to write out a list of interests that you could see yourself turning into a hobby, then seeing what’s out there in your community to take action and get involved. The possibilities are endless – have fun with it!
If you are at the beginning stages of re-entering life as a sober person, it may be helpful to seek out a sober living community, which is a safe and supportive environment for newly sober individuals that helps you establish a healthy new daily routine alongside other newly sober people seeking the same. Sober living communities can be a great way to meet a sober support network outside of your current family/friends and serve as a way to get your feet wet and start slow. Your sober support network can be both an established network of family and friends you feel safe around as well as a community of new, sober friends who may better understand your struggle and may have similar new interests to yours.
Harbor Detox Can Help
At Harbor Detox, a top-rated drug rehab center in Orange County, California, we believe that aftercare and sober living opportunities after you complete a formal addiction treatment program play a crucial role in long-term recovery. Therefore, sober living communities, sober events, and building a sober support network are essential to lifelong sobriety. Additionally, our treatment center offers numerous aftercare services, sober living communities, alumni programs and support groups. For more information on aftercare and sober living communities offered by Harbor Detox, please call us at 1 (866) 535-4426.
