Dec '25 • General discussion
Recovery Plan For Holidays
Being in recovery during the holidays isn’t easy. This time of year brings a lot—stress, memories, family stuff, and old habits trying to creep back in. Everywhere you go, there are triggers. That doesn’t mean I’m doing something wrong. It just means I’m human and still learning.
The holidays used to look different for me. Using was part of how I got through the day. Now I’m learning how to sit with feelings instead of running from them. That’s uncomfortable, but it’s part of change. Recovery isn’t just about not using—it’s about changing how I live and how I handle life.
I’ve had to learn to plan ahead. Sometimes that means leaving early, saying no, or not showing up at all. I don’t owe anyone an explanation for protecting my sobriety. My recovery comes first, even if other people don’t understand it.
The loneliness can hit harder during the holidays. Not everyone has a safe or supportive family, and that’s okay to admit. I’ve learned that it’s better to lean on people who support my recovery—meetings, phone calls, or just someone who gets it—than to force myself into places that put me at risk.
Some days, the only goal is to stay clean. And that’s enough. The holidays don’t need to be perfect. I don’t need to be happy all the time. I just need to stay honest, stay grounded, and take it one day at a time.
Being in recovery during the holidays is hard—but staying clean through it is proof that change is real.
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Recovery Plan For Holidays
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