15/12/2025
The Christmas season can be joyful, but for those in recovery, it can also bring challenges.
Róisín, a past client of The Rutland Centre, spoke about the importance of self-care at Christmas and the simple tools that have helped her:
➡️ Having a plan in place for getting through the season
➡️ Identifying potential challenges and triggering events
➡️ Deciding how to approach social gatherings
➡️ Putting your own needs first and prioritising sobriety
To read more about her journey and her advice for others in recovery, this Christmas, visit:
https://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/coping-with-christmas-as-a-recovering-alcoholic-feelings-are-just-feelings-you-have-them-and-they-pass/37612672.html