{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Making an Escape plan - Recovered 656","description":"Call us at 1-734-288-7510\r\nemail at mark@recoveredcast.com\r\nSubscribe to Premium\r\nGive us an iTunes Review\r\nSober Life Mouthwash Website \r\nPromo Code PODCAST\r\nfor 20% Discount\r\nThe Big Book\r\nThe 12 and 12\r\n24 Hours a Day\r\nMy escape plan may never be needed \r\nbut if I don’t have one, \r\nand suddenly things go bad, \r\nand I’m so uncomfortable in my own skin\r\nand I get so stressed that a drink seems like a good idea,\r\nthen I’ll wish I had made one while I had the time to plan.\r\nInstead of trying to figure it out in a crisis\r\nWe can Make an escape plan \r\njust in case we get caught in an uncomfortable situation \r\naround others who are drinking or using. \r\nBut let’s talk about our escape plans.\r\nWhat does your escape plan look like?\r\nWhat is the first thing in an escape plan?  Know when you are in danger or when you will be in danger.\r\nWhat does a dangerous situation look like to you?\r\nDo you have an example of when you used an exit plan?\r\nDo you have ab example of when you wish you had a plan?\r\nShould you Take your own car?\r\nWhat if you are with someone?\r\nWhat if you are alone?\r\nHow do you notify your supports?\r\nHow does your higher power come into play in this situation?\r\nDo you put your sponsor on notice?\r\nDo you look into where meetings are?\r\nHow about leave and do service work?\r\nDo you take recovery tools with you, like a big book?\r\nWhat other tools do you use?\r\nHave you ever used an escape plan?\r\nWhat happened?\r\nWe Have Calls\r\nCkyde\r\nhttps:\/\/www.google.com\/voice\/fm\/00557165274674955804\/AHwOX_AjmAdOZ-Cus4xkuFYpeB_tIYSehO7asoHiRTNLAKoQsOZ_GwQceFsCDwYatwXRFGQOebdTyoKHDhPHgGNEIykz1lgUgg3E1zwkY-jZ4FEV4hXn-SsNJeV4KF8zl3fWCQR61uiiLKQOg60XsVlaL57HF3AgnQ\r\nJim\r\nhttps:\/\/www.google.com\/voice\/fm\/00557165274674955804\/AHwOX_AE9Onu6ilKSvytK5M_dm8jVhwS9iCw5t4LtFyOf_SBSl8efrHZ-mobvlsYesX2XnNRf8w4h-1H_uL1iHbgrLUu5PQTEgyO_QH5WVM5CVXB_FkXgf_Zwogb3T5qiDV3cLB9lTPL1rg6gyp4N6hIJ598-p7SLw\r\nCathy\r\nhttps:\/\/www.google.com\/voice\/fm\/00557165274674955804\/AHwOX_DSjBbI_LuxTSMm80pTsvIibQuM7qEA-a5ya3JmIzDv46cczoBq_glSoNY7FDRcdQEvUplOfVZ_Ra_zwaiopZ57G7T_rxMIjbLmDlqeWMFeF-B3Dl9S3M9fZlXF-u9JsuPWk9nbjjBiir02D9LI8Az5IaXFIA\r\nSome other tips to stay safe during this holiday season\r\nTips to Stay Sober During the Holidays, let’s talk about each of them\r\n\r\nPlan Your Days. Let your sponsor or friend in recovery know where you will be, and have their phone number with you in case you need encouragement.\r\nBe Specific When Offered a Drink. Instead of awkwardly telling the person that you’re a recovering alcoholic, just say “Sure, a Coke\/Sprite\/water with lemon would be great.”\r\nOutsmart the Disease. Stay connected to sober people, places, and things. Don’t go to places serving alcohol if you don’t need to.\r\nTake Extra Care of Yourself. Remember to slow down and take some quiet time for yourself during this busy time of year.\r\nDon’t Overindulge. Go easy on the holiday sweets, exercise regularly, and don’t try to do too much.\r\nFind New Ways to Celebrate Create some new symbols and rituals that will help redefine a joyful holiday season. You might host a holiday gathering for special recovering friends and\/or attend celebrations of your 12 Step group.\r\n","author_name":"Recovered Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/recoveredcast.com","html":"