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Insights & Resources for Recovery 

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Sober living is an important step in early recovery, but it is not treatment — and by itself, it is rarely enough to support long-term recovery from substance use disorder. While it provides structure, accountability, and a safer environment during a vulnerable transition, sober living does not address many of the deeper challenges that emerge […]

Sober Living Isn’t Treatment – And It Isn’t Enough By Itself.

February 4, 2026

Sober living is not treatment and often requires additional recovery support after treatment
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Short discussion on the different roles and activities that are carried out by a sober coach, and an aa sponsor. Learn more about the roles in my blog.

Sober Coach vs. AA Sponsor: What’s the Difference?

January 16, 2026

what is a sober coach and recovery coaching support
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Addiction doesn’t always look like rock bottom. Sometimes it looks like a polished résumé, a six-figure career, a packed calendar — and a private drinking habit no one would ever suspect. If you’re a high-functioning professional struggling with alcohol, the world may not see the cracks.But you do. That quiet unraveling can be just as […]

Recovery and the High-Functioning Professional

November 21, 2025

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When you’re building a new life in recovery, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by advice. Everyone has a different opinion — and not all of it actually helps. But if you’re anything like me, you like to have a few go-to recovery resources on hand, and you should! In my own recovery and throughout coaching […]

My Go-To Recovery Resources

November 21, 2025

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Before I begin sharing my recovery story, I want to acknowledge something up front: I am not a saint. I am not heroic. I have been persistent, yes — but sobriety did not come with perfect clarity or acceptance. My path wasn’t neat or obvious. It was filled with internal conflict, confusion, frustration, and long […]

My Full Story: An Honest Look at My Recovery

November 21, 2025

headshot Tom Pickels - True North Sober Support
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