6 years of recovery (and counting!)
A few late night-reflections...
Hi everyone! A bit of a late-night newsletter today :) Currently sitting on my couch drinking a Shirley Temple Olipop with a bit of almond milk (oddly very good, and would be even better with cream).
I’m proud to share that I celebrated 6 years of recovery last week. I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve now been in recovery longer than I ever drank, which is still SO strange to wrap my head around.
I’ll admit, this year’s milestone felt a bit quieter than the rest. Maybe that’s just what happens the further along you get, but I know I never want to stop celebrating it, even if the celebration looks or feels different.
The biggest difference between me six years ago and me today is that I'm proud of who I am — and dare I say, I actually like myself. For a long time I couldn't say that and mean it (the consistent cycle of shame and self-sabotage made sure of that).
I love the way my sober self moves through the world. I love the way I treat people. I love that I'm a good friend, sister, and partner. I love that my friends feel safe with me and trust me. And I love that Grady and I’s Saturday morning coffee walks get me just as excited as getting ready for a night out used to.
If you’re somewhere in your recovery where the future feels dark (and maybe you don’t like yourself very much), I promise it gets better. And until then, Steady Sunday is here for you to lean on <3
Thank you all for being such an important part of my journey xx
— Steph
If you’re new, check out our intro to Steady Sunday here!
💻 This Week’s Meetings
You can always find our full monthly meeting calendar here!
Tuesday, 3/24 — 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT / 8:30-9:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, 3/26 — 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT / 8:30-9:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, 3/29 — 10-11 a.m. PT / 1-2 p.m. ET
Zoom meeting links are sent in our Discord chat:
✨ Meeting Notes
Something that came up in our meetings this week, and feels true for so many of us, is the feeling of being “behind” when we compare ourselves to our peers. Especially in our 20s/30s, it can feel overwhelming to watch people around us get engaged, get promoted at work, buy a home, go on exciting trips, or hit other milestones that our society praises. So many of us see these things and feel like we’re doing something wrong or we’re not where we “should” be. Here are a few reminders we chatted through in case this comes up for you too:
Life is not a race and nobody is keeping score!! You don’t need to check off boxes on a timeline that doesn’t actually exist. You are where you’re meant to be.
Someone else having something you want for yourself doesn’t take anything away from you or mean you won’t have it too.
No one’s life is perfect, even if it looks that way from the outside. And social media especially is a highlight reel that can make us forget that all of us have struggles.
There will always be something that feels “missing” if you’re looking for it. Instead, try to think about how far you’ve come and give yourself credit for your own growth. You deserve to give yourself that grace and acknowledgement!!
🏆 Win of the Week
G.S. hit 3 weeks!
✍️ Journal Prompt
When was the last time you said “that’s okay” to something that didn’t actually feel okay? Was it to prioritize someone else’s comfort, avoid conflict, or something else? What might it look like to honor your needs and boundaries next time? ❤️
Always cheering you on,
-Steph & Annie
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