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Grow Your Vision

What do you envision for your sobriety? Take a moment to express it in words. This is the starting point for genuine change. Your vision doesn’t need to be flawless—and it can evolve as you live and learn soberly. For now, breathe it into existence. In This Workshop Share your story through images sourced from the internet. Use Apple iMovie on your phone to animate your narrative. Together, we will also outline what a sober life looks like moving forward. Stay tuned for the workshop dates!

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Could this be you?

1. Do you ever decide not to drink for a period of time, and then find you can’t keep that promise?

 

 

A. Yes

B. No

C. Sometimes

D. Not sure

 

 Correct Answer: A (Yes)

Why: Making promises to stop and then breaking them is a classic sign of loss of control, which is central to alcoholism.

 

 

 

2. Do you drink more than you intended once you start?

 

 

A. Never

B. Rarely

C. Often

D. Only on special occasions

 

 Correct Answer: C (Often)

Why: Many people in recovery describe this as “one is too many and a thousand is not enough.”

 

 

 

3. Have you ever had feelings of guilt or remorse after drinking?

 

 

A. Never

B. Yes

C. Only if others mention it

D. Not really

 

 Correct Answer: B (Yes)

Why: Guilt after drinking is a common emotional signal that alcohol is affecting behavior and values.

 

 

 

4. Have you ever hidden how much you drink or lied about it?

 

 

A. No

B. Maybe once

C. Yes

D. I don’t remember

 

 Correct Answer: C (Yes)

Why: Secrecy often indicates awareness that drinking is becoming a problem.

 

 

 

5. Has your drinking ever caused problems with family, work, or relationships?

 

 

A. No

B. Minor issues

C. Yes

D. I don’t think so

 

 Correct Answer: C (Yes)

Why: When alcohol begins affecting important areas of life, it’s a strong indicator of a deeper issue.

Staying Sober as a Parent – 5 Reflection Questions

 

 

 

1. Am I putting my sobriety first so I can be there for my child?

 

 

A. Yes, every day

B. Most days

C. Sometimes

D. Not really

 

 Best Answer: A (Yes, every day)

Why: When we protect our sobriety, we protect our children. Everything else depends on it.

 

 

 

2. Do I have a daily routine that supports my recovery (meetings, prayer, connection)?

 

 

A. Yes, consistently

B. A few times a week

C. Occasionally

D. Not at all

 

 Best Answer: A (Yes, consistently)

Why: Structure keeps us grounded and helps prevent slipping back into old patterns.

 

 

 

3. Am I surrounding myself with sober support so I don’t feel alone?

 

 

A. Yes, I stay connected

B. Sometimes

C. Rarely

D. I isolate

 

 Best Answer: A (Yes, I stay connected)

Why: Isolation is dangerous. Connection is what keeps recovery alive and strong.

 

 

 

4. When I feel overwhelmed as a parent, do I reach out instead of turning inward?

 

 

A. Yes, I ask for help

B. Sometimes

C. I try to handle it alone

D. I shut down

 

 Best Answer: A (Yes, I ask for help)

Why: Parenting can be stressful—reaching out prevents emotional buildup that can lead to relapse.

 

 

 

5. Am I showing my child through my actions what healthy living looks like?

 

 

A. Yes, consistently

B. I’m working on it

C. Not really

D. I don’t think about it

 

 Best Answer: A (Yes, consistently)

Why: Children learn more from what we do than what we say—our sobriety becomes their example.

 

 

“Our children don’t need perfect parents—they need present ones. Sobriety gives us the chance to show up, one day at a time.”

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