Sober Living

I was doing a joint session with one of our therapists, Joa Braga, and we were discussing the challenges a client was facing as he contemplates returning home.  He had a statement that really resonated with the client, “It’s hard to be a new person in an old place.”  Great summary for the challenges that we face trying to make a new path in life.  The reality for most people in a residential program is that you eventually have to go home – to family, friends, and work.  And its in the transition that we are most vulnerable and need the most support.  There is a natural pull for the old ways, but introducing a new structure and routine will increase success.  Find people trying to accomplish the same things as you, trying to travel the same path.  The buddy system really does work.

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