The Estate News & Blog

The journey through addiction recovery is filled with ups and downs. One of the most intriguing and often misunderstood phases early in this process is known as Pink Cloud Syndrome. 

The holidays can be a beautiful time of year—filled with lights, laughter, and connection. But for men in recovery, they can also bring a unique set of challenges. Memories of past celebrations, family dynamics, social pressure, or even loneliness and other emotions that can test even the strongest recovery foundation.

At Soberman's Estate, when autumn arrives, there are many subtle shifts. The light softens, the air cools, and the rhythm of nature begins to slow. It’s a season that reminds us that change can be both beautiful and necessary— and that transformation doesn’t always need to be dramatic to be meaningful. 

You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup 

There’s a moment in sobriety when something shifts. 

Addiction is often viewed as a personal battle. But the truth is, addiction is a family disease. It affects everyone involved, from partners to children. The roles that family members take on during addiction can either help or hurt the recovery process. Understanding these family dynamics is crucial for long-term healing.

Sobriety brings with it many gifts: clarity, renewed relationships, and the chance to rebuild a life you may have thought was lost. But it also brings reality into sharper focus, and one of the biggest stressors that often surfaces for men in recovery is money.

Hi! Janice Story here, Equine and Meditation Coach at Soberman’s Estate. Today I was sitting outside of our group room, and I could hear the clients drumming with Steve Inganamort-our Music Therapist. I couldn’t help but smile as I listened to the rhythm they were creating, and how powerful music therapy is for our clients. Later that afternoon, Steve sent me this blog that he had written after their music therapy group.

What’s the difference between Alcoholics and Alcoholism – In a word “Recovery”  

Recovery is not just about getting sober—it’s about building a life worth celebrating. One of the most common things I hear from men in sobriety is, “I haven’t done enough to celebrate”, or “ I only have one month sober”. But here’s the truth: if you’re showing up, if you’re trying, if you’re taking even one step toward a better life—you’re already doing more than enough.