• Hope in the crazy, cluttered, noisy life. We all need it, we all crave it. Hope can be anything that is meaningful to you. Make sure you have reminders of your hope available to grab onto in uncertain moments. If you need hope, consider Fresh Start=sober living within a proven framework of independence with accountability. Beds available across Chicagoland, join a community of individuals committed to staying sober, because a sober life is the best life. Join us and see what kind of hope we inspire in you! #hope #afreshstartsoberliving #soberlife #sober #recovery #bestlife #sobercommunity #soberhope
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    Hope in the crazy, cluttered, noisy life. We all need it, we all crave it. Hope can be anything that is meaningful to you. Make sure you have reminders of your hope available to grab onto in uncertain moments. If you need hope, consider Fresh Start=sober living within a proven framework of independence with accountability. Beds available across Chicagoland, join a community of individuals committed to staying sober, because a sober life is the best life. Join us and see what kind of hope we inspire in you! #hope #afreshstartsoberliving #soberlife #sober #recovery #bestlife #sobercommunity #soberhope
  • New post up on the Fresh Start Blog: Addressing Dual Diagnosis - click link in bio! With dual diagnosis, about 1/3 of all people experiencing mental illnesses and about half of people living with severe mental illnesses, experience substance abuse, with both having their own unique symptoms. Individuals suffering from a dual diagnosis often face a wide range of psychosocial issues and may experience multiple interacting illnesses. Our friends at @columnhealth have put together an information graphic on treatment options for dual diagnosis patients- those who have mental illness as well as an addiction issue - click link in bio to view the entire graphic! #dualdiagnosis #addiction #sobreity #recovery #soberlife #afreshstartsoberliving #soberhouse #sobercommunity #soberplan
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    New post up on the Fresh Start Blog: Addressing Dual Diagnosis - click link in bio! With dual diagnosis, about 1/3 of all people experiencing mental illnesses and about half of people living with severe mental illnesses, experience substance abuse, with both having their own unique symptoms. Individuals suffering from a dual diagnosis often face a wide range of psychosocial issues and may experience multiple interacting illnesses. Our friends at @columnhealth have put together an information graphic on treatment options for dual diagnosis patients- those who have mental illness as well as an addiction issue - click link in bio to view the entire graphic! #dualdiagnosis #addiction #sobreity #recovery #soberlife #afreshstartsoberliving #soberhouse #sobercommunity #soberplan
  • Stigma of addiction. Keeping your head above the clouds of unfair, hurtful stigma is challenging. It requires keen mental awareness and sometimes good company. Stigma surrounding addiction can be hard to address as an individual. When we’re ready to combat stigma in our interactions with others it’s important to speak up to reduce stigma. Remember you’re not always ready, your emotional energy won’t always be ready to engage. When you’re not ready, surround yourself with good company. If you’re looking for sober, stress-free, supportive company - call Fresh Start Sober Living homes: 312-238-8647 #afreshstartsoberliving #selflove #selfcare #soberselflove #sobercare #soberlife #recovery #recoverylife #soberupchicago #soberchicago #soberlifebestlife
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    Stigma of addiction. Keeping your head above the clouds of unfair, hurtful stigma is challenging. It requires keen mental awareness and sometimes good company. Stigma surrounding addiction can be hard to address as an individual. When we’re ready to combat stigma in our interactions with others it’s important to speak up to reduce stigma. Remember you’re not always ready, your emotional energy won’t always be ready to engage. When you’re not ready, surround yourself with good company. If you’re looking for sober, stress-free, supportive company - call Fresh Start Sober Living homes: 312-238-8647 #afreshstartsoberliving #selflove #selfcare #soberselflove #sobercare #soberlife #recovery #recoverylife #soberupchicago #soberchicago #soberlifebestlife
  • Home of the Week is our Men's Grace house. Located in the North Center neighborhood, the boundaries are Addison on the south, Montrose on the north, the Chicago River on the west and Ravenswood (1800 W) on the east. North Center is considered a vibrant neighborhood with an eclectic mix of retailers, restaurants, live music, live theater, and service-oriented businesses. Amenities Our Grace facility is a beautifully rehabbed 2-flat building with the finest amenities. Public transportation is nearby. The cost of this facility is $250.00 per week. • Chef's kitchen, marble, granite, top of the line appliances • HD cable T.V.'s with multiple movie channels • House computer, high speed Internet and Wifi access • Coin laundry • Ample closet space • Cozy backyard with fire pit For more information DM or call us at (312)238-8647 #afreshstart #afreshstartsoberliving
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    Home of the Week is our Men's Grace house. Located in the North Center neighborhood, the boundaries are Addison on the south, Montrose on the north, the Chicago River on the west and Ravenswood (1800 W) on the east. North Center is considered a vibrant neighborhood with an eclectic mix of retailers, restaurants, live music, live theater, and service-oriented businesses. Amenities Our Grace facility is a beautifully rehabbed 2-flat building with the finest amenities. Public transportation is nearby. The cost of this facility is $250.00 per week. • Chef's kitchen, marble, granite, top of the line appliances • HD cable T.V.'s with multiple movie channels • House computer, high speed Internet and Wifi access • Coin laundry • Ample closet space • Cozy backyard with fire pit For more information DM or call us at (312)238-8647 #afreshstart #afreshstartsoberliving
  • Committing to your self worth. Do you hide from your own brilliance? “There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.” We are not always conscious of the ways we shrink or hide ourselves. Most of these behaviorisms are deeply rooted in our routines and person. There is brilliance in all of us, it looks different in everyone, and can be brought out by self-awareness and committing to your own self-worth. Your thoughts, ideas, words, person are worthy of being heard no matter what crops up. When you’re ready, the world is waiting. If you’re not, that’s okay too. Make sure you set yourself up for success by surrounding yourself with people who care about you and make you feel comfortable expressing your brilliance. “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same”[stars] (quoted parts from Nelson Mandela) #selfworth #recovery #soberlifeisthebestlife #sober #afreshstartsoberliving
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    Committing to your self worth. Do you hide from your own brilliance? “There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.” We are not always conscious of the ways we shrink or hide ourselves. Most of these behaviorisms are deeply rooted in our routines and person. There is brilliance in all of us, it looks different in everyone, and can be brought out by self-awareness and committing to your own self-worth. Your thoughts, ideas, words, person are worthy of being heard no matter what crops up. When you’re ready, the world is waiting. If you’re not, that’s okay too. Make sure you set yourself up for success by surrounding yourself with people who care about you and make you feel comfortable expressing your brilliance. “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same”[stars] (quoted parts from Nelson Mandela) #selfworth #recovery #soberlifeisthebestlife #sober #afreshstartsoberliving
  • @sipofhope need somewhere to go during these rainy Spring days? Interacting with others, even if it is a quick smile or purchase interaction is a known way to lift spirits and shift internal energy if you’re in a funk. How about an environment where you are welcomed, respected, interacting with individuals who are open to conversations about mental health and wellbeing? Sip of hope is the first space to recognize that lfie is hard, it okay to not be okay, and sometimes you just need a coffee and a space to feel open and unquestioned. Plus 100% of the proceeds support proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. #soberupchicago #soberup #itsokaynottobeokay #soberlife #sober #recovery
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    @sipofhope need somewhere to go during these rainy Spring days? Interacting with others, even if it is a quick smile or purchase interaction is a known way to lift spirits and shift internal energy if you’re in a funk. How about an environment where you are welcomed, respected, interacting with individuals who are open to conversations about mental health and wellbeing? Sip of hope is the first space to recognize that lfie is hard, it okay to not be okay, and sometimes you just need a coffee and a space to feel open and unquestioned. Plus 100% of the proceeds support proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. #soberupchicago #soberup #itsokaynottobeokay #soberlife #sober #recovery