{"product_id":"new-life-new-friends-christina-baldwin-9780553354638","title":"New Life, New Friends: Making and Keeping Relationships in Recovery","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn essential guide to cultivating sober relationships while in recovery\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The early days of recovery can be overwhelmingly lonely. But this is the time you need friends most. \u003ci\u003eNew Life, New Friends\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique and practical guide to cultivating supportive relationships. Drawing on the words and experiences of many people in recovery, it shows how to: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Find people who share your commitment to personal change and growth\u003cbr\u003e- Cope with self-consciousness and low self-esteem\u003cbr\u003e- Choose a sponsor and make the most of your Twelve Step group \u003cbr\u003e- Establish boundaries and \"ground rules\" to keep relationships on track\u003cbr\u003e- Handle work or social situations where drinks, drugs, or unhealthy foods are available\u003cbr\u003e- Learn to ask for what you need--and to say no when necessary\u003cbr\u003e- Deal with family anger, guilt, or rejection\u003cbr\u003e - Develop the most important friendship of your life--with yourself \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNew Life, New Friends\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eNew Life, New Friends\u003c\/i\u003e honors the often neglected, but very important relationship that is a cornerstone of the recovery process.\"\u003cb\u003e--Stephanie Covington, PhD, author of \u003ci\u003eLeaving the Enchanted Forest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A practical workbook that should accompany people as they leave treatment and begin the exhilarating journey to recovery.\"\u003cb\u003e--Jack Mumey, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Being Sober\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christina Baldwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0553354639\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780553354638\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bantam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/1993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.78lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.07w x 0.62d","brand":"Christina Baldwin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435444744447,"sku":"9780553354638","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_19f571c0-6487-42fd-925b-ea009bbf4fd8.jpg?v=1777150426","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/new-life-new-friends-christina-baldwin-9780553354638","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}