How does Michelle Palmer’s holiday recovery advice help those in addiction recovery?

Hi there! I’m Michelle Palmer.

My holiday recovery content is meant to do a few key things for people in addiction recovery:

• Normalize the struggle: I say directly that holidays can be hard in recovery, so people feel less ashamed for finding it difficult.
• Encourage connection: I remind you to reach out to someone if you’re struggling instead of isolating.
• Prepare expectations: I talk about how not everyone will accept the “new you,” which helps you emotionally prepare for family or social pushback.
• Reinforce hope: I consistently emphasize that recovery is possible and worth protecting, even during stressful seasons.

Is there a specific holiday situation you’re worried about this year?