Ringing in the Season Sober: All Sober on FOX 5 DC

Maeve O'Neill, our EVP of addiction and recovery, joined Fox 5 for a morning news segment on celebrating the holidays with newly sober family members

November 22, 2022
All Sober's Maeve O'Neill discusses sober holidays

Sobriety is a wonderful gift to both the person in recovery and their family. But the holiday season, with its alcohol-related rituals, can also be a challenge for someone early in the process. If that someone is a loved one, you’ll want to make the festivities as welcoming and comfortable as possible.

A loving environment goes a long way, but how, exactly, can you best support your newly sober loved one? Maeve O’Neill, All Sober’s EVP of addiction and recovery, appeared on FOX 5 DC to share some tips on making the holidays as joyous as possible for your sober family members. Plus, find out how to be present and compassionate for family members struggling with drugs or alcohol during the holidays. Give the segment a watch!

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