David Van Der Velde Discusses Staying Sober During the Holidays

David Van Der Velde shared a post to Thrive Global about how to approach the holidays this year for those in need of recovery and their families. David, as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Awakening Recovery, really understands what it's like to be in early recovery. He acknowledges that this time of year can be difficult to pursue recovery due to the unease that many feel with the many interactions that are expected by family, work, and friends.

But his uplifting conclusion is that the holidays are the perfect time to begin your recovery, as, in fact many have. He points out that there is a huge recovery community available to support us that need it and they know that this is their time to shine. Read the entire article on Thrive Global here.