New Life, New Friends: Making and Keeping Relationships in Recovery

ISBN: 0553354639

Author: Baldwin, Christina

Condition: New

An essential guide to cultivating sober relationships while in recoveryThe early days of recovery can be overwhelmingly lonely. But this is the time you need friends most. New Life, New Friends is a unique and practical guide to cultivating supportive relationships. Drawing on the words and experiences of many people in recovery, it shows how to: Find people who share your commitment to personal change and growth Cope with self-consciousness and low self-esteem Choose a sponsor and make the most of your Twelve Step group Establish boundaries and ground rules to keep relationships on track Handle work or social situations where drinks, drugs, or unhealthy foods are available Learn to ask for what you need-and to say no when necessary Deal with family anger, guilt, or rejection Develop the most important friendship of your life-with yourselfPraise for New Life, New FriendsNew Life, New Friends honors the often neglected, but very important relationship that is a cornerstone of the recovery process.-Stephanie Covington, PhD, author of Leaving the Enchanted ForestA practical workbook that should accompany people as they leave treatment and begin the exhilarating journey to recovery.-Jack Mumey, author of The Joy of Being Sober