When we share our stories of recovery, something incredible happens.
We learn that we are not alone.
What are some of the things that help you to sustain your recovery?
In the spirit of shared stories, Iโd love to hear from you! Take a couple of minutes to complete this brief survey and enter to win one of three $25 Amazon gift cards given out at the end of the month!
If Iโve learned anything from being a mother in recovery, author, recovery advocate, and consultant for non-profits and major federal agencies, itโs this:
We need each other.
Recovery happens in community and it happens when we open ourselves up to the shared experience and hope we receive in circles of support.
Did you know that sharing stories of recovery also helps to reduce addiction stigma so that more folks reach out for support access the services they need?
This year, letโs keep exploring what it means to thrive in recovery and how we can get there together.
If you feel moved to write your recovery story, did you know that I also have a platform for sharing stories?
Itโs a part of Circle of Chairs and how the circle widens. The circle gets bigger as we continue to share our stories of hope and recovery with each other.
Read stories here and learn more about the submission process.
Here are just a few of the folks whoโve shared guest submissions or joined me for intimate conversations (check out the archives):
Did you know that every Tuesday this year, Iโm also showing up with a recovery tip?
Check out what Iโve shared in January so far (see below).
Will you join me? Just click on one of the links below and follow along @carolinebeidler_official or if you are like me and born in the 80s or earlier, on Facebook here.