Monday, May 22, 2023
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Stay Connected
The last time I relapsed, my spouse was in the hospital. I went home alone and had to release the stress somehow. I went back to what I knew — drinking. I didn’t reach out for support and came to the realization: connection was a big part that was missing.
When I tried to attend meetings and be of service to others, I was told I needed more time before I could partake in any real service positions. Since I wasn’t getting connected, I started looking around for other support systems in sobriety. Beyond receiving text messages, reading my literature, and attending an AA meeting — if I needed in-person connection right away, I learned there were a lot of recovery programs online. With my online community, I’ve received so much support from others I haven’t seen in person yet.
When in doubt, get plugged in with a community.
— Jen O., U.S. Army, 1995–2019
Hazelden Foundation
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