Published November 26, 2016 · Updated August 5, 2026
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Thanksgiving and the holidays, in general, can be a particularly difficult time for some people in recovery. Regardless, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to create some new traditions as you celebrate a new life in recovery.
In this blog, we will share some personal tips for staying sober on Thanksgiving and provide more information on our transitional living homes and how they can help you or a loved one stay sober this holiday season. But first, here’s a personal reflection from Eudaimonia’s CEO, Mat Gorman.
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“During my using career, I was never thankful for the holidays, especially Thanksgiving. Having to spend the day with the family when all I wanted to do was get high. Of course, the food tasted better when I was high, but dealing with the emotional stress and tension didn’t make it worth it.
I used on all the holidays, it was just another day to me, but Thanksgiving was the worst. No gifts, which means I didn’t have anything to pawn later at the shop. Slowly but surely I began to check out mentally during holiday gatherings with the family. Physically I was there, but I wanted nothing to do with my family.
Towards the end of my addiction, I just stopped showing up. If you’re reading this, I’m sure you can relate. It wasn’t until after I completed a drug and alcohol rehab program and moved into a sober living home in Austin, Texas, that enjoying family time and holiday gatherings became something I looked forward to.
After I got sober, life took on a whole new meaning, which means holidays took on a new meaning too. I wanted to spend the time with my family and be there mentally for them. Experiencing these events sober was emotional. I didn’t do it alone though; my family knew about my situation. They knew that I was recovering from drug addiction. As I started to spend the holidays with the family, things started to come together. Recovery taught me how to appreciate myself and those around me, and it taught me how to give back and give thanks.
If you’re staying home this holiday season or planning on traveling, here or some tips that helped me stay sober on Thanksgiving.”
Sober Living Homes in Texas and Colorado: A Place to Grow
If you need some additional support staying sober this holiday season, a sober living home may be a great option for you. Sober living homes provide a structured and accountable environment for individuals to thrive in their sobriety. Our certified sober living homes have strict substance abuse policies, on-site management and offer additional programs to maximize long-term sobriety success. Unlike the halfway house model, our transitional living homes are designed around continued recovery, improving life skills and can be coupled with outpatient treatment services.
Our sober living homes in Texas and Colorado are designed for graduates of an inpatient drug and alcohol rehab program. The structure provided by our transitional living homes is designed to help individuals transition from a life of addiction to a new life of sobriety. Each resident at our sober living homes is assigned a sober coach and a house manager. This two-person team will ensure each resident’s experience is enjoyable and safe, and that they stay accountable to their sobriety.
Eudaimonia Recovery Homes offers sober living homes in Austin, Texas, Houston, Texas, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. These 12-step based transitional living homes offer the structure and accountability needed to thrive in recovery.
Transitional Living Homes in Austin, Texas
Eudaimonia Recovery Homes operates several sober living homes in Austin Texas. Each home is located in a safe, well-populated, and desirable area of the city, close to shopping, employment opportunities, and local colleges and universities. Our sober living apartment community in Austin is yet another transitional housing option for men and LGBTQ individuals who are learning how to live a life of sobriety. These apartment homes provide a variety of rooming options, including pet-friendly, dorm-style, and single private room options.
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Transitional Living Homes in Houston, Texas
Eudaimonia sober living homes in Houston, Texas provide structured living for men and women in a fast-paced and exciting city environment. Our transitional living homes for men and women are located within walking distance of the local outpatient recovery office and several bus stops. Nearby grocery stores, retail locations, and employment opportunities also make it easier to build a new life in recovery and sustain a healthy lifestyle of sobriety.
Transitional Living Homes in Colorado Springs, CO
Our sober living homes in Colorado Springs provide a beautiful natural environment in which to thrive in recovery. Eudaimonia transitional houses for men and women offer comfortable, safe, and supportive housing with countless outdoor activities, popular attractions, and gorgeous views to help clients build a fulfilling and enjoyable life in recovery.
Additional Recovery Support Services
Eudaimonia Recovery Homes provides a variety of recovery support services for clients enrolled in one of our sober living programs.
- Addiction Monitoring Program, Three Phase Program, and Support Employment Volunteer (SEV) Program – Eudaimonia sober living clients are automatically enrolled in these three support programs when they become a resident at one of our sober living homes. These programs are designed to provide accountability, structure, and support at a time when it’s needed most. With these programs, we’ll require consistent sobriety check-ins, client participation in monitored phased programming, and provide assistance applying for jobs and creating an educational plan.
- Drug and alcohol testing – Every Eudaimonia client is required to participate in thorough drug and alcohol screenings twice a week. This helps clients stay accountable to their sobriety goals and allows us to maintain a safe, substance-free environment for all residents.
- Outpatient treatment – Our outpatient treatment program is available in Houston and Austin, Texas. Outpatient programming provides additional support and assistance to those without very much experience living sober or who have recently relapsed. IOP is especially relevant for individuals still struggling with substance abuse.
Our sober living and recovery support services will vary by state and city location, so if you’re interested in learning more about our services in Austin, Houston, or Colorado Springs, please contact us today.
Contact Eudaimonia Recovery Homes today to learn more about our sober living homes for men, women, and LGBTQ individuals. We offer structured, sober homes in a number of different locations across the country and can help you find the right fit for your needs.
Related Resources for Recovery During the Holidays
Staying sober during Thanksgiving is just one part of navigating the holiday season in recovery. Explore these additional guides from Eudaimonia Recovery Homes to help you maintain your sobriety and thrive:
- 6 Steps to a Sober Holiday SeasonComprehensive strategies for staying strong from Thanksgiving through New Year’s
- Deal with Holiday Blues and Maintain SobrietyPractical techniques for managing loneliness, stress, and seasonal depression during the holidays
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment for RecoveryLearn how sober living homes provide structure and accountability year-round
If you’re facing your first Thanksgiving in recovery and need additional support, our sober living homes in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Colorado Springs, Philadelphia, and Baton Rouge offer the structured environment and peer community that make holiday sobriety achievable. Call us today at (713) 818-2361 to learn how Eudaimonia Recovery Homes can support your journey.
