The holidays can be a time of laughter, lights, and love — but for many in recovery, they also bring stress, memory triggers, and emotional exhaustion. You don’t have to perform joy. You only have to stay present to what is true for you.
Recovery isn’t just about abstaining from substances — it’s about building a life you don’t need to escape from. Boundaries are part of that blueprint. They give structure to freedom and shape to peace.
