Erin SmithDiscover the most powerful life lessons learned inside a sober living home — from structure and accountability to community and humility — and how they can transform your recovery.
Erin SmithDiscover the transformative power of gratitude in addiction recovery. Learn science-backed practices to build a daily gratitude habit, protect against relapse, and build a sober life worth living.
Erin SmithFinding a job while in sober living is one of the most practical — and most empowering — steps you can take in your recovery. Employment brings structure, purpose, financial independence, and a sense of identity that goes far beyond a paycheck. But it can also feel overwhelming, especially if there are gaps in your work history, legal obstacles, or a loss of confidence that addiction left behind. The good news is that people do this every day. With the right mindset, the right support, and a realistic plan, you can find meaningful work that supports — rather than threatens — your sobriety. Here is how to approach it.
Erin SmithIf there is one skill that comes up again and again in recovery — in meetings, in therapy, in sober living homes, in every honest conversation about what it takes to stay sober — it is boundaries. Setting boundaries is not about being difficult, cold, or selfish. It is about knowing what you need to protect your sobriety and your wellbeing, and having the courage to communicate that clearly. For many people in recovery, this is brand new territory. Addiction has a way of erasing boundaries — your own and everyone else's. Learning to establish them again is one of the most important and most liberating things you will do in recovery.