Sober Affirmations Printable Bookmarks Paint Splatter Graffiti Theme

After working at a homeless drop-in centre for a few years, I have met many interesting folks who have helped me in my recovery more than they know.

Out of all the things I learned while working at the centre, there are 3 main takeaways that I believe are the most important.

I’ve learned that mental health is for everyone. Addiction does not discriminate, and stigma and shame can really get in the way of someone seeking help.

Childhood trauma is also a major player in addictive behaviour in adults.

Many of the folks I’ve met had something terrible happen to them when they were a child, young, and unable to protect themselves.

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Sober Affirmations Printable Bookmarks Paint Splatter Graffiti Theme

Most of them shared something in common, and it was pain caused by a void in their childhood.

Some grew up with an alcoholic parent, many came from single parent homes. Most often, they all experienced some kind of neglect or abuse.

At the centre, we spent a great deal of time working through those traumas through various therapeutic activities.

Art therapy was huge within our community, and there was one person who loved paint splatter artwork.

He used art as his recovery, and every piece of artwork he created came from the emotions that lived inside of him.

This set of bookmarks that I created at my Etsy shop was inspired by him.

Meeting him on my own road to recovery really opened my eyes to what people can become and accomplish when they are their true selves.

His story and his triumphs have inspired me to stay sober myself.

For me, the process of creating and having a creative outlet, like this blog and my Etsy shop, is so beneficial to my own recovery.

My brain craved a place to escape, and hobbies like creating printable bookmarks and colouring pages for recovery became the perfect getaway.

Without substances, I can lose track of time and space and truly enjoy creating products that can help others on their journey as well.

This set of 8 printable recovery bookmarks also comes with 5 zentangle colouring pages with inspiring sobriety quotes.

If you like products like this paint splatter bookmark, check out these other printable bookmarks in different themes like watercolour flowers, dark academia, and pastel smoke.

You can print these bookmarks on cardstock paper and laminate them for extra durability.

I hope that these messages will inspire you to make a change or help you stay positive on your recovery journey.

The Universe has big plans for you as you step into a new chapter of life!