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How to bring up your sobriety on a first date

In the aftermath of a drug or alcohol addiction, people often lose a sense of who they are. After making many personal, social, and environmental changes, they may not recognize themselves in the mirror. This makes dating during the first few months of recovery difficult. How can a person talk about themselves during a first date if they aren’t even sure who they are?

Sobriety itself can also be an unfortunate barrier sitting between a person in recovery and a potential partner who hasn’t had previous issues with drugs or alcohol. That’s why dating during recovery requires finesse – it’s …

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11 things you can do to help the planet

If you want to do your bit for the environment but don’t know where to start, this article might be what you need. Even the smallest of changes can make a positive impact, so we’ve put together a list of 11 things that you can do to help the planet.

Switch things off when not in use

Although leaving your appliances and electrical items on throughout the day will individually only use a minimal amount of electricity, it all adds up. Instead, switch them off when you are not using them. The same thing applies with lighting – if it’s …

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Philanthropy on a budget: ways you can help with less money

When you do good for others, it can make you feel better about yourself as well as knowing you are helping and being a valuable member of society. When managing on a budget, it can become more problematic to live a philanthropic life. However, that does not mean that there are not ways around it. Continue reading for our guide on philanthropy on a budget.

Give Your Time

It can be hard to find time to do all the things we want to in life, but if one of your aims is to help others, time could be the most …

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