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Kingdom Living Iowa is a nonprofit addiction resource community. We offer sober living, a program of action and social events. www.kingdomlivingia.com

12/30/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mike! 🎉

Today we celebrate one of our incredible co-founders — Mike!

Your dedication, compassion, and leadership have played a huge role in building Kingdom Living into what it is today. Your 14 years in recovery are a powerful example of what’s possible when courage meets commitment. 💛

Thank you for pouring your heart into this community, showing up for others, and helping create a space where people can rebuild, reconnect, and thrive.

Please join us in wishing Mike a very Happy Birthday and congratulating him on 14 amazing years of recovery! 🎂✨

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Kingdom Living! 🎄

From all of us here at Kingdom Living and RISE Recovery Center, we wish you a season full of joy, hope, and connection. 💛

This year, we’ve been honored to walk alongside incredible men and women in recovery — celebrating milestones, witnessing firsts, and supporting each step toward a brighter future.

As we gather with family, friends, and our Kingdom Living community, we are reminded that the greatest gift of all is presence, love, and support for one another.

May your holidays be peaceful, safe, and filled with the warmth of community. ❤️

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

12/24/2025

🎄 Supporting Someone in Recovery This Holiday Season 🎄

The holidays are a time of joy — but they can also bring extra stress for those in recovery. If you have a loved one working to stay sober, here’s how you can support them this season:

💛 Be understanding: Celebrate their achievements and recognize the challenges of staying sober.
💛 Offer encouragement: A simple “I’m proud of you” goes a long way.
💛 Respect boundaries: Don’t pressure them to drink or participate in triggering situations.
💛 Include them in healthy activities: Suggest walks, movies, games, or other sober-friendly traditions.
💛 Stay connected: Check in regularly, even virtually, and make sure they know you’re there for them.

This Christmas Eve, let’s remember that presence, patience, and support are some of the greatest gifts we can give. 🎁

12/22/2025

🎄 Avoid Holiday Relapse Triggers 🎄

The holidays are a joyful time — but they can also be stressful and full of triggers for anyone in recovery. 💛 Staying aware can help you enjoy the season safely and sober.

Here are some common holiday relapse triggers to watch out for:
❌ Overindulging in alcohol at gatherings
❌ High-stress family interactions or conflict
❌ Feeling isolated or overwhelmed by expectations
❌ Overcommitting to social events or work
❌ Forgetting self-care and skipping recovery meetings

Tips to stay strong:
✅ Attend at least 4 AA/NA meetings a week
✅ Set healthy boundaries with family or friends
✅ Have an exit plan for stressful situations
✅ Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and exercise
✅ Connect with your support network regularly

This holiday season, plan ahead, protect your recovery, and celebrate safely. Every small choice counts toward staying sober and strong. 🙌

12/21/2025

❄️ First Day of Winter: Winter Wellness Tips ❄️

Winter is here! While the season brings cozy moments and holiday cheer, it can also be challenging for mental and physical wellness — especially in recovery. 💛

Here are some tips to stay well and centered this winter:
✨ Stay active – Even a short walk or light stretching can boost mood and energy.
✨ Prioritize sleep – Shorter days can affect your sleep; keep a healthy routine.
✨ Eat nourishing foods – Warm soups, veggies, and protein help sustain energy.
✨ Stay connected – Check in with your support network, attend meetings, and talk to loved ones.
✨ Practice self-care – Journaling, meditation, or a cozy hobby can reduce stress and support recovery.

Remember, winter wellness is about balancing body, mind, and recovery. Let’s embrace the season safely, sober, and supported! 💙

12/18/2025

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12/17/2025

🎄 Creating a Holiday Recovery Plan

The holidays can be joyful—but they can also bring stress, triggers, and high-risk situations for anyone in recovery. Planning ahead can help you stay grounded, safe, and sober. 💛

Here are some tips for creating your holiday recovery plan:

✨ Know your triggers. Identify situations, places, or people that might challenge your sobriety.

✨ Set boundaries. Decide ahead of time what events you’ll attend, how long you’ll stay, and what topics are off-limits for conversation.

✨ Stay connected. Check in with your sponsor, recovery friends, or support network regularly.

✨ Plan self-care breaks. Take a walk, journal, meditate, or step away if things feel overwhelming.

✨ Have an exit strategy. Always have a way to leave safely if a gathering becomes too stressful.

✨ Celebrate your wins. Even small victories — like attending a family dinner sober — are worth acknowledging.

Your recovery comes first. Planning now helps you enjoy the holidays with peace, presence, and purpose. 🙌

12/16/2025

🎉 It’s Ugly Sweater Day! 🎄

The holidays are a little brighter (and a lot sillier) when you rock your ugliest sweater! 😁✨

At Kingdom Living, we love any excuse to laugh, have fun, and celebrate the season together — even if it means donning a sweater that shouldn’t exist!

💛 Share your ugly sweater with us in the comments! Let’s see who’s the ultimate holiday fashion disaster… in the best way.

12/14/2025

✨ Kingdom Living Gala — February 21, 2026 ✨

A Night of Hope • Celebration • Community

Our annual Kingdom Living Gala is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! This special evening brings together our community, partners, supporters, and alumni for a night filled with purpose — and you're invited.

✨ What to expect:

Inspiring stories of recovery

A beautiful dinner & program

Silent auction & fundraising opportunities

A chance to directly support life-changing recovery services

An evening of connection, impact, and hope

📅 Date: February 21, 2026
📍 Location: Des Moines Heritage Center 120 E. 5th St. Des Moines, IA 50309
🎟️ Buy Tickets: https://www.kingdomlivingia.com/2026-gala

Every dollar raised helps us expand our mission and continue supporting men and women rebuilding their lives through recovery.

Let’s make this year’s Gala our most impactful one yet. 💛
More details to come — but mark your calendars now!

12/12/2025

💛 Setting Healthy Boundaries This Holiday Season

The holidays can be full of joy — but they can also bring stress, pressure, and old family dynamics that make staying grounded a challenge.
If you’re in recovery, remember this: your peace comes first.

Here are a few simple ways to set healthy boundaries with family this season:

✨ Protect your time.
It’s okay to leave early, say no to extra gatherings, or choose quiet over chaos.

✨ Share what you’re comfortable with.
You don’t owe anyone explanations about your recovery, your past, or your plans.

✨ Plan ahead.
Set up check-ins with your sponsor, sober friends, or support network.

✨ Give yourself permission to step away.
If a conversation or environment feels triggering, take a breather.

✨ Remember your “why.”
You’re working hard to build a better life — and that deserves protection.

You are allowed to put your recovery, your mental health, and your well-being first.
Healthy boundaries aren’t selfish — they’re strength. 💙

12/11/2025

🎓✨ Congratulations to Our December Graduates! ✨🎓

On December 1st, we celebrated another powerful milestone in the Kingdom Living community — our December Graduation. Each person in this video has worked incredibly hard, shown resilience, stayed committed, and continued moving forward even on the tough days.

We are so proud of every graduate who chose recovery, growth, and a new way of living. Your courage inspires all of us. 💛

Please join us in cheering them on as they take their next steps — stronger, more confident, and ready for the journey ahead.

👉 Our next Graduation Night is January 5th (6:00pm @ RISE Recovery Center 3120 SW 9th St.) — we’d love to see you there in support of the next group of individuals changing their lives one day at a time.

12/10/2025

🎄 What Our Staff Love Most About Working at Kingdom Living During the Holidays ❤️

We asked our team a simple question:
“What is your favorite thing about working at Kingdom Living during the holidays?”

Their answers remind us just how special this season truly is within our community:

✨ “The people and the smiles — so much love and care for all.”
✨ “Talking with the guys about spending time with their families for the holidays.”
✨ “Seeing residents reconnect with family they haven’t seen in years and hearing their joyful stories.”
✨ “Knowing this Christmas will be someone’s first Christmas (maybe ever) reunited with their kids or loved ones — what a gift.”
✨ “Watching residents experience the holidays with fresh eyes, especially with their children.”
✨ “Being there for the women—sharing their joy and struggles and showing them they truly have a support system.”
✨ “All of the ‘firsts’—first time invited to family gatherings, first time feeling confident, first time showing up fully present, first time buying gifts for their kids in years. The joy in these milestones is priceless.”
✨ “Seeing clients reconnect with their families and the joy of being fully present for them.”
✨ “And of course… the Managers’ Christmas Party!” 🎉

At Kingdom Living, the holidays aren’t just a season — they’re a time of healing, reconnection, restoration, and firsts that will never be forgotten.

We are proud to walk alongside each resident as they rebuild their lives, one day at a time. ❤️

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