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Bright Spot Sober Living

A safe place to land. A powerful place to rise.

We are a 501c3 non-profit providing a supportive, intentional community for women navigating the journey of recovery.
📍 Charleston, SC
🔗 https://www.brightspotsoberliving.org/

02/18/2026

For a long time, many of us were taught to shrink…
To over-give…
To tolerate what hurt…

Recovery changes that..

Boundaries become the way we protect our peace..
Self-respect becomes the way we protect our sobriety..

Choosing healing means choosing yourself..
Not in a selfish way..
In a stable, grounded, life-saving way..

You don’t have to earn your right to be safe.
✨Self-Respect and Boundaries Wednesday ✨

You don’t have to apologize for protecting your growth..

That’s not hardness..
That’s health..

02/17/2026

❣️TESTIMONIAL TUESDAY❣️

This is what safe recovery looks like..

Women who stop surviving and start building lives they are proud of..
Structure. Accountability. Sisterhood..
Backbone and heart working together..

We are honored to be a place where women can grow, heal, and rise..

Recovery is possible. And yes… it shows..

02/16/2026

✨MONDAY: EARLY SOBRIETY TIPS + GRATITUDE✨

Early sobriety can feel like loss at first…

Loss of routine…
Loss of numbing..
Loss of the old identity..

But one quiet practice changes everything..

Gratitude..

Not forced positivity..
Not pretending it isn’t hard..

Just small, honest noticing..

Today I’m grateful for:
• A clear head
• A safe place to sleep
• Support I didn’t have before
• One more sober morning

Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard parts..
It shifts your focus from what you lost to what you’re building..

And in early sobriety, that shift matters..

If you’re in your first days or weeks, start small.
One thing. Every day..

Healing grows where gratitude is practiced..

🤍 What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?

02/15/2026

✨REAL TALK ON THE WEEKENDS with Bright Spot✨

Recovery conversations don’t stop when the meeting ends.
And they don’t disappear on the weekends.

Real Talk on the Weekends is a space for honest reflection from people who are actually living sobriety.

No glamorizing addiction.
No pretending it’s easy.
No shame.

Just real experiences. Real growth. Real recovery.

This weekend’s question:

What’s something about sobriety no one warned you about?

We asked our board members to answer honestly. Their responses will be in the comments through the day!

If you’re in recovery, we’d love to hear yours too.

02/14/2026

❣️LOVE YOURSELF EXTRA TODAY❣️

You are worthy of safe love…
Including your own…

02/13/2026

🧠FRIDAY NERVOUS SYSTEM & RECOVERY🧠

Addiction isn’t just about substances…
It’s about a nervous system that’s been stuck in overdrive for a long time…

When you’re using, your body learns to survive chaos..
High alert. Quick relief. Constant threat..

So when sobriety starts, the body doesn’t instantly feel calm..
It often feels unsafe, restless, emotional, exhausted, or numb..

That’s not weakness..
That’s a nervous system learning a new way to exist..

Recovery is not just breaking a habit..
It’s retraining the body to feel safe without escape..

This is why…
• Big emotions show up
• Sleep can feel off
• Calm can feel unfamiliar
• Rest can feel hard

Nothing is “wrong” with you..
Your system is recalibrating..

At Bright Spot, we honor that healing happens slowly, safely, and with support..
Your body is catching up to the life you’re building..

One regulated moment at a time..

— Bright Spot Sober Living 🧡

02/11/2026

🧡WEDNESDAY BOUNDARIES🧡

One of the hardest parts of recovery is realizing you’re worth protecting..

Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away.
They’re about honoring your sobriety, your peace, and your growth..

Self-respect is learned slowly in recovery..
And every boundary you set is proof
that you believe your healing matters..

You are worth recovery..
And you are worth the boundaries that protect it..

If you are starting to learn how to set boundaries for yourself say “👋 “

02/10/2026

💕TESTIMONY TUESDAY💕

This is what safe recovery looks like…
Time. Structure. Support…
And a place that doesn’t rush your healing…

We are proud of every woman who walks through the doors at Bright Spot and chooses to take a chance on herself. Choosing sobriety is brave work…

One day at a time, ladies!

If you ever wonder what your donations do, here is just a small sample of what we are so blessed to achieve!

It takes a village and we need everyone to help keep the doors open so we can all “stay until the miracle happens” 🧡

https://www.brightspotsoberliving.org/donate.html

02/09/2026

Early sobriety isn’t just about what you stop doing…
It’s about what your body and mind finally get to heal…

In the first 30 days without alcohol, many women notice:
• Better sleep
• Less anxiety
• More energy
• Improved digestion
• Lower blood pressure
• A calmer nervous system

And that’s just the beginning…

⭐️MONDAY EARLY RECOVERY TRUTH ⭐️

Early sobriety can feel uncomfortable before it feels better, but healing is happening, even when you can’t see it yet…

If you’re in your first days or weeks, this post is your reminder-

Your body is working with you, not against you…

-Bright Spot 🧡

02/08/2026

✨REAL TALK on the Weekends✨

Early sobriety isn’t about being “fun” again..
It’s about being safe again..
Fun comes later..
Peace comes first..
If your weekend looks boring, quiet, or slow…
You’re probably doing recovery right..

02/06/2026

✨FRIDAY | NERVOUS SYSTEM CARE✨

Early sobriety isn’t just about staying sober.
It’s about teaching your nervous system that it’s safe now..

When you’ve lived in survival mode, calm can feel unfamiliar..
Sometimes even uncomfortable..
That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong..
It means your body is learning something new..

You don’t need to force peace..
You build it gently..

Try one small reset today:
• Slow your breathing. In through the nose. Out through the mouth.
• Put your feet flat on the floor and notice where you are.
• Name three things you can see.
• Let your shoulders drop.

Regulation is recovery work.
Rest is not laziness.
Safety is progress.

You are allowed to slow down here. Drop a 👋 in the comments if you see this post!

— Bright Spot 💙

02/04/2026

✨WEDNESDAY BOUNDARIES✨

Boundaries That Support Sobriety & Self-Respect

• Emotional
You don’t stay in conversations that make you feel small.

• Physical
You protect your space and limit contact with people who don’t support recovery.

• Time
You block time for meetings, rest, and healing. No is allowed.

• Relational
You ask for honesty, respect, and space when needed.

• Internal
You say no to self-criticism and yes to self-care.

• Material
You protect your money and belongings without guilt.

• Digital
You mute, unfollow, and step back from what drains you.

• Mental
You don’t owe explanations for your beliefs or boundaries.

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Charleston, SC

Telephone

+18033673203

Website

http://brightspotsoberliving.org/

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