Whether you’ve been sober for two weeks or two years, you’ve really accomplished something, and you need to remember and celebrate that, and not just during National Recovery Month, but all the time. In this blog post, we’ve outlined 10 ways you can celebrate your recovery this National Recovery Month and every month.

Anxiety and depression are more prevalent in the autistic community, compared to the general population. 40% of autistic people have elevated levels of anxiety or an anxiety disorder and autistics are four times more likely to experience depression, compared to the rest of the population – but the symptoms of these conditions may be harder to recognize in individuals with autism.

Our society’s idea of self-care typically focuses on giving love and attention to your body, mind, and soul through practices such as decluttering the house, unplugging from social media, reading a book, and creating a home spa of essential oils to prompt relaxation and mental well-being. These are great ways for people to enjoy their lives, but it speaks of luxury. It leaves out a large chunk of people – marginalized populations who live life with monumental barriers to basic needs. It is critical at this point and has been for all too long, to ensure that we give new meaning to self-care and that each individual and entire communities have access to the basics that are crucial to maintaining well-being.