River rafting with Back 2 Basics. Our group returned back to the house last night from my first river trip with Back 2 Basics. I have done some white water rafting before in Colorado and in Brazil so I am familiar with the concept. My previous experience differed in...
Learning to be responsible at Back 2 Basics takes time, but if I can do it, you can do it. I’ve learned several things here at Back 2 Basics. Our weekly schedule takes us through many every day learning opportunities and life skills which have really helped me...
There is hope in sobriety First off, I had no hope at all. I am only two months sober but my hope is really strong. I feel much better mentally and physically. I know that if I stay sober life will be better, happier, and more fulfilling. I can say that I have...
Getting to Know Myself at Back 2 Basics Sober Living. In the next two months I am trying to learn a lot about myself. I have realized since being in the program that I know very little about myself and what is best for me. First off, if I knew how to live, then I...
As someone who was new to sobriety, leaving recovery had its appeal in the beginning. For part of this week I’ve really been struggling as I’m exposed to a new way of life living sober. It’s called reality, but my reality in the beginning was still living...
In addiction I lost myself and in recovery I can find myself, but it is a process and it takes time to undo the past. That’s what Back 2 Basics Sober Living is all about. I grew up in Green Bay Wisconsin. I had a really normal childhood life I grew up in the...
There is nothing better and more exhilarating than going through outdoor adventure therapy on the San Juan River. I am 28 years old and I have been a client at Back 2 Basics Sober Living for about 5 months. On one of the many outdoor adventure therapy trips we take...
When there is so much going on around you, with constant noise, going solo gives you an opportunity to just chill and reflect. This week at Back 2 Basics Sober Living has been good so far. Upon returning from our solo, I felt a sense of serenity I haven’t felt...
Outdoor adventure therapy is more than just adventures its also about learning and even taking Spanish classes! One of the most interesting parts of our Back 2 Basics outdoor adventure therapy trip to Mexico has been our experiences with Spanish classes. On our...
You would never think that in recovery you would participate in outdoor adventure therapy in Mexico. I was completely blown away by this opportunity. I’m pretty blown away that I’ve been able to come to Mexico for two weeks and have a great time without...