Nelson H.
Nelson H.
Holidays > Holidazed and confused
Holidays > Holidazed and confused
Holidays > Holidazed and confused
Monday 31st May 2021
Join Nelson H. on 'LOL Sober' as he shares tips for staying sober during holidays and treating recovery as a daily commitment.
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Nelson H.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Surviving Holidays Sober: Nelson H. Shares His Journey on LOL Sober
For me, this disease is around The Clock Days a year. It doesn't know to take a break at an important holiday.
Holidays can be a minefield for anyone in recovery, and Nelson H. knows this all too well. In this episode of 'LOL Sober', Nelson reflects on his past experiences of planning holidays around drinking and how he transformed those habits into a healthier, sober lifestyle. He shares candid stories of how he used to view holidays as the perfect excuse to get drunk, thinking everyone else was doing it too, so why not join in?
But that mindset led him down a dark path he’s grateful to have left behind. Nelson emphasizes the importance of treating recovery like a full-time job, one that doesn’t take a break just because it's a holiday. Early in his sobriety journey, he made the mistake of skipping meetings during holidays and vacations, rationalizing that he could catch up later. This approach, he found, was dangerous and counterproductive.
Now, he advocates for incorporating spiritual and program-related activities into daily life, no matter the occasion. By sharing his personal anecdotes and practical advice, Nelson offers listeners a blend of humor and hard-earned wisdom. He encourages those in recovery to stay vigilant and proactive, even during festive times when temptations are high.
Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this path for years, Nelson's insights provide a refreshing perspective on how to navigate holidays without falling into old habits. Tune in for a mix of laughs and life lessons that make the journey to sobriety a little lighter.