Recovery
Coming Home
Practical Addiction-Recovery Support Guide
Recovery is a process rather than an event. This means that the journey to living a healthy, balanced life will always be filled with pitfalls and hurdles for someone in this position. However, the challenges that you may face along the way are natural and normal. Use this practical guide to prepare for the different stages of recovery and to develop confidence in your recovery plan.
Feeling overwhelmed?
That’s alright, you’re not alone, we all do at first! Whether you’re in recovery from addiction yourself or happen to be doing some research for someone you love, this guide will give you actionable insights to reduce the anxiety surrounding this homecoming for all. The support doesn’t stop there!
When you donate this practical guide is yours for free
- Free Downloadable eBook
MEET GRIGOR STEWART
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Grigor Stewart is a highly experienced television executive who has also been through the Recovery process himself. Now, sober for 6 years and an avid rehabilitation speaker Grigor has documented his personal experience to share with recovering alcoholics and addicts. Access the tools and first-hand advice you will need as you start your journey towards freeing yourself of everything (and anything) that doesn’t support your recovery. Whether you’re in recovery from addiction yourself or trying to find a way to improve the well-being of a loved one, this e-guide can help you.
ANYONE IN ADDICTION RECOVERY AND THEIR LOVED ONES TOO.
WHO NEEDS THIS GUIDE?
People with alcohol or drug problems or are in any rehabilitation centre for substance abuse all have one thing in common, they could be anybody! From doctors, lawyers and lecturers to plumbers, stay-at-home moms and yoga instructors, anyone can suffer from an addiction.
Of course, every addict usually has a partner, mother, father, child, friend or colleague who is also invested in seeing them recover. Whether it’s from food, sex, substances, gambling or an addiction to something else, this guide can assist with the many transitions addicts and their loved ones will face.
the fear of walking in the front door, eating humble pie, feeling vulnerable – it’s all natural!
WHAT TO EXPECT?
The reality is that it’s scary for recovering addicts and alcoholics to go back into the real world. There are triggers all around you. In fact, you may not trust yourself and let’s be honest – many others probably don’t yet either. You may find temptations all around you and this means that every day is always going to be a challenge. However, the good news is that there is living proof that the programme works and that you can win back your life bit by bit! If you’re preparing for a loved one to come home or are recovering yourself, you can benefit from these “Recovery Coming Home” insights.
Set boundaries. Ask for help. Be kind to yourself.
THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
Embarking on a recovery plan can help you come to terms with what life will look like at home while you’re reintegrating into your old routine. You can support these efforts by investing in this step-by-step guide and using the insights to achieve your daily and weekly milestones.
Thriving in your new life also means learning how to pre-empt some of the most natural pitfalls that you will experience as a recovering addict. Dealing with temptation and repairing relationships can be difficult, learn more about what to expect from each stage of your recovery journey.
This is a common question recovering addicts will ponder.
HOW WILL PEOPLE TREAT ME?
If you are just getting home from inpatient addiction treatment or going to be coming home soon, then you may be concerned about how people are going to treat you. You are not alone! This is one of the most common worries experienced by recovering addicts. Your loved ones and friends might have a tough time adjusting to your new life.
They may not be sure what to say or think. But that’s why you will need to learn how to let them know what you need from them. You will also need to receive their emotional needs too while they are in this period of adjustment. Read all about what to expect from someone who’s been through it!
Recovery
Coming Home
Practical Addiction-Recovery Support Guide
Recovery is a process rather than an event. This means that the journey to living a healthy, balanced life will always be filled with pitfalls and hurdles for someone in this position. However, the challenges that you may face along the way are natural and normal. Use this practical guide to prepare for the different stages of recovery and to develop confidence in your recovery plan.
Feeling overwhelmed?
That’s alright, you’re not alone, we all do at first! Whether you’re in recovery from addiction yourself or happen to be doing some research for someone you love, this guide will give you actionable insights to reduce the anxiety surrounding this homecoming for all. The support doesn’t stop there!
When you donate, this practical guide is yours for free
- Downloadable eBook
MEET GRIGOR STEWART
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Grigor Stewart is a highly experienced television executive and has run the television sales for some of the world’s biggest sporting brands including the FIFA World Cup, Wimbledon Tennis and Spanish League Football. He has also been through the recovery process from A to Z himself. Having attended clinics, rehabilitation and addiction centres himself, Grigor has experienced the challenges most people face when going back home after spending time in rehabilitation.
Now, sober for 3 years and an avid rehabilitation speaker as well as sponsor, Grigor has documented his personal experience to share with recovering addicts. He’s done this in the hopes of making the transition to a “new” normal just a little bit easier. His step-by-step guide will fill you in on exactly what you’ll experience coming home – and after. After all, the best kind of support for addiction recovery usually comes from someone who has been there themselves. Someone who truly understands the challenges first-hand.
anyone in addiction recovery and their loved ones too.
WHO NEEDS THIS GUIDE?
People who have alcohol or drug problems or are in any rehabilitation centre for substance abuse all have one thing in common, they could be anybody! From doctors, lawyers and lecturers to plumbers, stay-at-home moms and yoga instructors, anyone can suffer from an addiction.
Of course, every addict usually has a partner, mother, father, child, friend or colleague who is also invested in seeing them recover. Whether it’s from food, sex, substances, gambling or an addiction to something else, this guide can assist with the many transitions addicts and their loved ones will face.
the fear of walking in the front door, eating humble pie, feeling vulnerable – it’s all natural!
WHAT TO EXPECT?
The reality is that it’s scary for recovering addicts and alcoholics to go back into the real world. There are triggers all around you. In fact, you may not trust yourself and let’s be honest – many others probably don’t yet either. You may find temptations all around you and this means that every day is always going to be a challenge. However, the good news is that there is living proof that the programme works and that you can win back your life bit by bit! If you’re preparing for a loved one to come home or are recovering yourself, you can benefit from these “Recovery Coming Home” insights.
Set boundaries. Ask for help. Be kind to yourself.
THE ROAD TO RECOVERY
Embarking on a recovery plan can help you come to terms with what life will look like at home while you’re reintegrating into your old routine. You can support these efforts by investing in this step-by-step guide and using the insights to achieve your daily and weekly milestones.
Thriving in your new life also means learning how to pre-empt some of the most natural pitfalls that you will experience as a recovering addict. Dealing with temptation and repairing relationships can be difficult, learn more about what to expect from each stage of your recovery journey.
This is a common question recovering addicts will ponder.
HOW WILL PEOPLE TREAT ME?
If you are just getting home from inpatient addiction treatment or going to be coming home soon, then you may be concerned about how people are going to treat you. You are not alone! This is one of the most common worries experienced by recovering addicts. Your loved ones and friends might have a tough time adjusting to your new life.
They may not be sure what to say or think. But that’s why you will need to learn how to let them know what you need from them. You will also need to receive their emotional needs too while they are in this period of adjustment. Read all about what to expect from someone who’s been through it!