The Light Ahead
A compassionate, stigma free pathway for sober nurses or those who identify as sober curious
Whether you are curious about sobriety from alcohol and drugs, already sober or wish to explore what sobriety looks like for you - all are welcome
Maybe you have have tried but don't fit within the traditional sobriety group. Or maybe you are looking to explore without rules and labels what sobriety means for you. Whatever it may be, keep looking for....
We as a collective nursing profession view and share dark humored memes surrounding maladaptive coping mechanisms. We are screaming for help while simultaneously laughing together because only nurses know what nurses see.
Our profession has normalized break room conversations that start with "I need a drink," post (night) shift mimosa, self medicating somatic aches and pains and relying on Ativan and Xanax to sleep and function.
The intense pressure of being responsible for the well-being of others is overwhelming and this stress is exacerbated by inadequate support and unsafe working conditions within our hospital systems. Studies have shown that chronic stress enhances substance use and is a major risk factor for the development of addiction. (American Addiction Centers, 2021)
The burden of the pandemic atop an already stress-laden hospital environment only worsened preexisting compassion fatigue, cumulative care taking trauma and the feeling of being simultaneously overworked and undervalued.
Many of us are also navigating personal trauma(s) that have been exacerbated by our intense work as nurses.
Meet yourself.
Discover and embody the best version of your sober self that has been asleep during binge using or addiction.
Create commUNITY.
Form meaningful relationships alongside other nurses who are also navigating cumulative care taking trauma
- Explore the limiting belief of the term “sober” inside a compassionate and stigma free commUNITY
- Meet your deepest self that was asleep during binge using and addiction
- Break intergenerational patterns of addiction and re-write your narrative
- Create healthier habits that align with your authentic self
- Focus on emotional regulation versus emotional repression that leads to unhealthy coping behaviors
- Learn nervous system regulation tools
Frequently Asked Questions
💬 Private Telegram commUNITY with nightly check in. Inside this group you have exclusive access to Kacie and Tara who share their stories and heal alongside you
💻 Monthly group coaching (with option to keep camera off if you wish)
🗓 Access to the online message board, share and discuss topics with other group members
📖 Educational resources and journal prompts
🤎 Discounted pricing on all DTFL CE workshops
Facilitated by Kacie, inside the group coaching container you will learn and practice nervous system regulation, EFT Tapping, somatic exercises and breath work practices.
This is a place for education, self reflection, peer support and commUNITY.
The monthly cost is $50 and you may cancel at anytime. The group will remain open should you wish to return. This also means that new members will be joining throughout the year.
Yes! Scholarships are available. First priority is given to those on medical leave and unable to work. Apply using our Debriefing Scholarship Form.
