12/17/2025
🎄 The Holidays Can Be Joyful—and Challenging 🎄
For individuals in recovery, the holidays can bring added stress, emotional triggers, and increased exposure to substances. Old routines, social pressure, and family dynamics can make this season especially difficult.
If you’re working to maintain sobriety during the holidays, remember:
It’s okay to say no to situations that don’t support your recovery
Lean on your support system—sponsors, peers, and clinicians
Keep routines that ground you, even when schedules shift
Ask for help early, not after things feel overwhelming
Recovery doesn’t pause for the holidays—and neither does support.
Staying sober during this season is not just an achievement, it’s an act of self-respect.
💚 You’re not alone, and help is always available.