Seattle Sober Living Blog
Connection & Sober Community
A number of residents at Seattle Sober Living are making an intentional effort to spend time with others. One of those residents wrote the following, reflecting on his newfound perspectives on sober community: For people in recovery, meetings are a common hub to gain...
Community on a Sunset Paddle
Part of our Seattle Sober Living community on a sunset paddle.
James’ Story Part 3
James came to Seattle Sober Living a year and a half ago and is now a full time live in manager at the property. James was recently filmed for a documentary by the Neighborhood Safety Alliance of Seattle. Here is part three of his story: https://youtu.be/wFlxnOVxEjE
James’ Story Part 2
James came to Seattle Sober Living a year and a half ago and is now a full time live in manager at the property. James was recently filmed for a documentary by the Neighborhood Safety Alliance of Seattle. Here is part two of his story: https://youtu.be/jkGxWhjFt2I
James’ Story Part 1
James came to Seattle Sober Living a year and a half ago and is now a full time live-in manager at the property. James was recently filmed for a documentary by the Neighborhood Safety Alliance of Seattle. Here is part one of his story: https://youtu.be/5nmwiboIIz8
A Parent’s Review of Seattle Sober Living
A Mother's Experience Seattle Sober Living has been an amazing place for our son. After in-patient treatment, SSL provided a safe place for him to return to school and transition to independent living. For nine months, the director David Gould was a great support to...
Fun Sober Community!
Sometimes we just need to have fun in sobriety. Open the link below to see two Seattle Sober Living tenants float away in a homemade cardboard boat! These guys worked on the boat for a few weeks while the rest of the community watched and laughed. It worked, it...
Get to Know West Seattle
Minutes away from Alki Beach and California Drive – the heart and pulse of West Seattle – Seattle Sober Living finds its home in a quiet nook with proximity to social activities, job opportunities, and the inspiring landscape of the Pacific Northwest. In the years...
A Father’s Journey
Last year, in the middle of September, Director of Seattle Sober Living David Gould received an email: "My Son's One Year Milestone." Twelve months prior, Mario put his son Kevin* on a plane to Malibu - a pleasant trip, perhaps, if it were only spring break. But Kevin...
Rethinking Addiction
In June of 2015, Johann Hari released this TED Talk entitled, “Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong.” Hari proposes that addiction, rather than a physical response to a chemical hook, is instead a human response to our environment. He boldly suggests...
If you, or someone you know, are in need of this type of supportive community, please get in touch with our director David Gould today. Everyone’s story is different, and we want to listen to yours.
