by David Gould | Apr 29, 2024 | General
At times early recovery can be like a Seattle winter. The world can seem a little greyer and the nights a little longer. As spring is starting to peek through we are reminded that these periods of transition foster new growth and life. Rain can help us grow stronger...
by David Gould | Feb 29, 2024 | General
Greetings from SSL! As 2024 is starting to unfold, the SSL staff took some time to meet up and share our experiences and hopes for the coming year. Across all of our houses and locations we share a unified goal; to define and encourage the change necessary to live...
by David Gould | Nov 27, 2023 | General
Holidays can be a complicated time in recovery. Many of us are reminded of our past, challenges we faced and times we showed up in ways we wish we could change. Recovery opens the door to this change. It allows us to accept our past mistakes, learn from them and bring...
by David Gould | Oct 29, 2023 | General
This year for Halloween the three SSL houses met up for fellowship and to enjoy a movie as a group at a local theater. Between recovery events, meetings and house sponsored activities we encourage connections with the entire SSL crew. Many of our housemates come from...
by David Gould | Sep 28, 2023 | General
Location can make a difference in recovery. Having a strong network of people who understand addiction through compassion and experience helps with accountability, support and growth. On Sunday at T-Mobile park the recovery community was invited out to watch the...
by David Gould | Aug 26, 2023 | General
Seattle and a sober lifestyle Seattle is a great place to build a strong routine. In early recovery it can be an adjustment to keep this in perspective. We often start recovery having a low or altogether absent sense of discipline. At SSL, one of the aspects of...