Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Q+A Helping My Daughter Survive Her First Sober Christmas
Q+A Helping My Daughter Survive Her First Sober Christmas
Q+A Helping My Daughter Survive Her First Sober Christmas
Friday 16th December 2022
Ashley Loeb Blassingame shares strategies for supporting a loved one's first sober Christmas on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Navigating the Holidays: Supporting Your Loved One's First Sober Christmas
I would say that the virtual meetings- if you don't want to do that- or a great way to plug in plan calls with people, plan to talk to people or text with people Every Day, maybe do a check-in, a very specific check-in Every Day. Those types of things are ways to feel connected.
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can be particularly challenging for those in early recovery. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Ashley Loeb Blassingame tackles a heartfelt listener question: 'How can I help my daughter survive her first sober Christmas?' Drawing from her 16 years of sobriety and extensive experience as a drug and alcohol counselor, Ashley offers a compassionate guide for families facing this delicate situation.
She shares personal anecdotes about her own first sober holiday season, highlighting the importance of open communication and setting healthy boundaries. Ashley suggests practical steps like asking your loved one how you can best support them, creating a list of potential triggers to avoid, and ensuring there are virtual meetings and daily check-ins to keep the lines of communication open. Her advice is both practical and empathetic, aimed at making the holidays a supportive and joyful time for everyone involved.
If you're looking for ways to make this festive season a little easier for someone in recovery, this episode is packed with actionable tips and heartfelt wisdom.