On the Journey Articles

Rebecca Laber-Smith – South Portland, Maine

What has surprised you the most about sober living? How good it feels! And that I’m never bored! Contrary to my pre-recovery beliefs (that I would never have fun again and that I was doomed to a...

John Campbell from Falmouth, Maine

John Campbell from Falmouth Maine shares his thought on the journey

Niki Curtis from Portland, Maine

What has surprised you the most about sober living? I was surprised that I can genuinely love myself and live a life where I don’t make decisions for myself based on the approval of others. I...

Sam Marr from Caribou, Maine

What has surprised you the most about sober living? Finding enjoyment and pleasure in life without the use of a substance. What is your greatest joy today? Being able to be present not only for...

John Campbell from Falmouth, Maine

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What has surprised you the most about sober living? Well, I guess the thing that surprises me the most is that I am not bored. I was so afraid to...

Niki Curtis from Portland, Maine

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What has surprised you the most about sober living? I was surprised that I can genuinely love myself and live a life where I don’t make decisions...

Sam Marr from Caribou, Maine

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What has surprised you the most about sober living? Finding enjoyment and pleasure in life without the use of a substance. What is your greatest joy...

Kayla Kalel from Bangor, Maine

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What has surprised you the most about sober living? Coming into Recovery is just the beginning, the life that recovery...

Amanda Lapointe from Portland, Maine

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What has surprised you the most about sober living? Finding my voice and being honest, open and vulnerable in front of...

Heather Huntley from Saco, Maine

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What has surprised you the most about sober living? That I really wasn't born under a black cloud. The bad choices I...