Recovering people tend to thrive in understanding and supportive environments. One of the building blocks of community is discovering commonalities between people, and sprouting relationships from those commonalities.

2. Intro
Just as an author writes a book, every day you’re
writing the story of your life. The only things you
know for certain is that there is a beginning
and an end.

3. In between those two fixed points are chapters,
each contributing to the book’s plot. While no two
books are exactly the same, there are usually
similarities.

4. You’re Not Alone
Suffering through an addiction is a surprisingly
common chapter for people all over the world. No
one should have to walk this road alone.

5. As human beings, we share a deep physiological
need to connect with others. It’s no different in
recovery. Recovering people tend to thrive in
understanding and supportive environments.

6. Community Benefits
• Sober communities are meant to encourage
communication and deliver hope to recovering people.
• Building relationships with likeminded people is essential
to recovery.
• Sobriety is strengthened in community and those
relationships you’re building will propel you toward your
goal and catch you if you start slipping.

7. What to Look for in a Community
There are 3 vital characteristics of a healthy community:
1. Support
2. Confidence
3. Honesty

8. 1
SUPPORT
In good times and in crisis, knowing you have an external
support network will give you confidence and lend you
understanding when you need it.

9. 2
CONFIDENCE
If you have a support system that repeatedly builds you
up by reinforcing your goals and believing in you, you’ll
gain confidence over time. Confidence in your recovery
and in yourself is truly priceless.

10. 3
HONESTY
Honesty is at the foundation of every healthy relationship.
It will also foster trust and keep you accountable
throughout your journey.

11. Digital Communities
If you’re not quite ready to find a physical community
where you live, that’s okay.
• Find or start a Facebook group or an interactive blog
• Download an app that resonates with you

12. Conclusion
Wherever you are, big city or small town, you can
join or build your own community for sobriety
support.

13. Next Steps
Seek people who have had struggles and triumphs
similar to your own. The best place to gain quality
support is from people who can relate to you.
Remember, we’re better together.

14. Read more about the
vibrant recovery community at
www.soberlink.com