Beth Leipholtz is the founder of Life to be Continued, a blog about the realities of getting sober young. She writes about her own experience falling into substance use disorder and how she found her way back out. Beth also works as a web designer and photographer in Minnesota. Follow her on Instagram @beth_leipholtz and on Twitter @el9292.
Upon getting sober, many people may wonder what is going to happen to their dating life.It’s so common to meet up at a bar for a first date, or grab a glass of wine with dinner at a nice restaurant. In fact, most people don’t think twice about it. So when you stop drinking, how do you keep dating?
For those of us who walk the path of getting sober, rebuilding your life can seem overwhelming and intimidating. Beth Leipholtz came up with a few tips and tricks for if you are just starting out.
Despite some progress in recent years, the overdose rate in the United States is again climbing. And the culprit, according to various experts, is likely the pandemic and its effect on everyday life.
When Beth Leipholtz thinks back to early recovery, the thought of reaching a month, 6 months, a year seemed insurmountable. She had so many images in my head of what recovery was sure to look like, and why she would hate it. Over the past 7 years, it’s become obvious that many of those images in my mind were misconceptions. Here are a few of the biggest ones.
The ability to stay in recovery and be a father is not an easy feat, and not something to take lightly. For these three fathers in recovery, the best Father’s Day gift is the ability to be present for their children.
This Mother’s Day, four mothers, all in various stages of life and sobriety, are celebrating what recovery has given them. As my first Mother’s Day
When I first got sober, I threw my extra time and energy into working out, and the passion I have for fitness and CrossFit has
Anyone who has been paying attention to national news in recent years knows that the United States is in the middle of an opioid epidemic,
It’s no secret that the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is making its way across the world. The virus’s quick spread is leading to the cancellation of
Even if you’ve been throwing the idea around for a while, actually quitting drinking can be daunting. You may find yourself with more questions than
It’s a scene that is likely familiar for many. You wake up the morning after a night out with blurry recollections of the evening and
Chances are you’ve caught wind of Dry January in recent years. But for those who haven’t, the idea is simple: start off the new year
It’s that time of year again: the holiday season is upon us. Though most people enjoy these few months and the involved festivities, all the togetherness and family time can be anxiety-inducing and stressful for some — especially those in recovery from a substance use disorder.
More often than not, those battling a substance use disorder lose things along the way. One of the most common losses and one of the most difficult to regain is the loss of trust of loved ones.
As a first-time mom, everything about motherhood is brand new to me. Of course, I expected that to be the case when I found out I was pregnant in January 2019
If you’ve been sober, whether for a long period of time or a short while, you’ve likely had to deal with facing a holiday while in recovery. Doing so can feel like an intimidating, daunting task, especially when drinking-heavy holidays like Halloween make their way around.
*The state of Ohio requires a single in-person appointment to begin medically-assisted treatment for opioids.
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