Author: Amy Liz Harrison

Amy Liz Harrison is the bestselling author of two memoirs and the founder and CEO of publishing imprint, A-Team Press, LLC. Harrison is also a podcaster, recovery/mental health advocate, a 12-step coach, a mom to eight biological kids, and a wife to one Australian airline executive. Harrison’s material is semi geared towards Gen Xers, but like “We Are the World,” it’s really for everyone, because she’s a lover, not a fighter. Sober since 2011, she used to like pina coladas. But as a native Californian, she has never liked getting caught in the rain.

Being newly sober is tough and you can feel like it’s an uphill climb for many days. As a friend, family member, or support person for an NSP (A newly sober person), it can be so difficult to know what to say and how to hold space. Here are some suggestions of things to say, and later, some things to avoid saying. Suggestions of what to say to an NSP: 1. “I’m Always Here for You.” 2. “You’re Brave.” 3. “You’re Strong.” 4. “I’m just here to listen if you want to talk.” 5. “You’re Such a Fighter.” 6. “I’m…

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