For many men in recovery, being alone can feel like dangerous territory. In the grip of addiction, isolation often becomes the norm—cutting off connection, hiding from shame, avoiding vulnerability. But there’s a powerful, healing counterpart to isolation that’s often misunderstood: solitude.
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Alone, Not Lonely: The Healing Difference Between Isolation and Solitude
Topics: Addiction, Precautions, Alcoholism, mindfulness, Self Care
At Soberman’s Estate, we often say that recovery is not about perfection—it’s about progress and presence. And one of the most powerful ways to stay present is by learning how to repair the relationships we may have harmed along the way. That usually starts with an apology.
Topics: Addiction, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, family
If You’re Ready to Heal, We’re Ready to Walk With You
Topics: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Soberman's Estate, Self Care, Surrender
Sober Connection: How Sobriety Strengthens Emotional Intimacy
For many men, emotional intimacy is one of life’s most confusing and elusive experiences. We crave deep connection—whether with a spouse, partner, a child, a brother, or a friend—but somewhere along the way, we learn to guard our emotions, avoid vulnerability, and numb discomfort. For those struggling with addiction, substances can become a stand-in for connection: a way to feel something—or nothing—without the risk of being seen.
Topics: Treatment, Soberman's Estate, Self Care, Connection
When the Horse Walks With You: A Powerful Moment in Recovery
Topics: Addiction, Soberman's Estate, Equine Therapy
You Are Not Your Past: Creating a New Narrative in Recovery
At some point in life—especially in the midst of addiction—we start to believe the stories we tell ourselves.
Stories like:
“I’ve always been this way.”
“I ruined everything.”
“I can’t change.”
Topics: Addiction, Treatment, Resources, Luxury Treatment
Emotional Regulation Is the New Superpower: How We Teach It at Soberman’s Estate
There was a time when strength was defined by how well a man could suppress his emotions. Keep it together. Push it down. Power through.
Topics: Soberman's Estate, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab
The Power of Connection: Alumni Dinners at Soberman’s Estate
At Soberman’s Estate, recovery doesn’t end when residential treatment does. It evolves. It deepens. And sometimes, it brings men back to the very place where their healing began.
Topics: Recovery, Alumni, Soberman's Estate, Luxury Treatment, Luxury Rehab
Building a Recovery Lifestyle You Actually Enjoy
Topics: Recovery, Healthy, Sobriety tips, Self Care
There’s a silent pressure many men carry—the expectation to be unshakable, to hold it all together no matter what. From an early age, many men are taught to be the rock, the provider, the protector—the one who always has it together. From boardrooms to backyards, the message is the same: “Man up.” But what if that message is all wrong? Somewhere along the line, “being strong” became synonymous with “doing it alone.” But what if we redefined strength? What if the real power lies not in bearing the weight alone, but in having the courage to say, “I need help”?
Topics: Addiction, Soberman's Estate, Luxury Treatment, Surrender