"There's A Constant Bombardment Of Adverts..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Listen Now! Discover how to manage real-world triggers in shops for safer, steadier recovery in episode 7 of Listen UP, with guest Marc Buchanan. EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7

"Learning To Be Quiet And Still." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Listen Now! Explore the need-to-knows of building calm, confidence, and 12‑step structure to neutralise daily triggers in episode 8 of Listen UP, with guest John Elford. EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8

"The First Step In Changing Your Life..." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Out Now! Your loved one needs support, but so do you. Gayle Brannigan highlights the importance of taking the first step and reaching out for help, in Episode 9. EP 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9

"Different Groups Experience Alcohol Differently..." | Listen UP Ep 7 - Marc Buchanan - Listen Now! If events centre around alcohol, plan your way to stay sober and included — set meet points, allies, and exits. Marc Buchanan explains, in Ep 7. EP 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7

"There Was A Figure Stood There..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Out Now! John Elford shares the haunting experience that taught him: pick life today and let everything else follow. In Episode 8 of Listen UP. EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8 #chooseRecovery

"Christmas Shows The Best In People." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Listen Now! Gayle Brannigan reveals how community action on Christmas Day creates safety, structure, and connection - helping you stay steady when triggers spike. EP 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9

Helping a loved one grow beyond addiction? Try the 72-Hour Reset: Day 1: List 5 "emergencies" that weren’t. Day 2: Find 3 local support options they can access. Day 3: Rehearse 1 boundary-setting convo with a friend. Get weekly support: Family Recovery Compass → lk2.app/frc

Families: Trying to help, but nothing ever changes?   ✅ Spot the hidden rewards that keep addiction alive. ✅ Step out of the rescuer role. ✅ Let consequences, not conflict, do the teaching.   Weekly tools for real family change: Family Recovery Compass, by Abbeycare → Link in comments

"Abbeycare showed me the way forward."  A clear plan beats willpower—see how a step-by-step path makes entering rehab feel less overwhelming. From Abbeycare's Recovery Gathering 2025. www.abbeycarefoundation.com... #recoveryjourney #soberjourney

Families: If every conversation swings from anger to tears to promises… you’re not alone. How to end the cycle: ✅ Spot the pattern: guilt trips, sudden charm, or "last time" assurances ✅ Respond to actions, not promises ✅ Hold calm boundaries Weekly guidance for families → Link in comments

Living with someone in addiction?   Pause. And give yourself permission to say: “I understand, and I need a moment to think about the best way I can help.”   It stops reactive fixing, and starts healthy responding.   More tools for families each week → lk2.app/frc

"I Wanted It To Be Something Really Special." | Listen UP Ep 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Listen Now! Discover how vetting providers and choosing aligned services, helped Gayle Brannigan of @smfcfoundation.bsky.social better serve those in recovery, and their families. EP 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9

"That Just Became The Norm..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Listen Now! Uncover the link between trauma and addiction - and how to break the cycle. In Listen UP Episode 8, with guest John Elford. EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8 #addictionrecovery

"What Is Al Anon?" | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Listen Now! Gayle Brannigan of The St Mirren Charitable Foundation reveals the lifechanging day-to-day support networks hiding in plain sight, in Listen UP Ep 9. EP 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9 #recoverysupport

Families: Always fixing or rescuing - yet nothing changes?   Here's how to escape the Victim Triangle: ✅Spot your role (Rescuer or Persecutor) ✅Ask “Is this really mine to fix?” ✅Support, don’t save. Weekly tools for family addiction: lk2.app/frc

Families and loved ones — recovery isn’t just possible, it’s happening every day.   At Abbeycare’s 2025 Recovery Gathering, we celebrated courage, connection, and families healing together.   Relive the highlights → abbeycarefoundation.com/rec...

Families: Tired of the chaos and broken trust?   Try this: ✅List the needs you get from them - honestly ✅Arrange new ways to meet them - today ✅Expect pushback - prepare emotionally Boundaries protect you, without enabling them. More from Family Recovery Compass: lk2.app/frc

Families: this searchable resource rolodex holds 74 services that help YOU, while you help a loved one in addiction. One to bookmark (link in comments).

A massive congratulations to @stmirren.com & @smfcfoundation.bsky.social our Abbeycare Buddies partners on winning the Premier Sports League cup. We are so very grateful for your kindness & generosity this year & your championing of the recovery community in Scotland! @premsportstv.bsky.social

"I Would Explode In This Irrational Behaviour..." | Listen UP Ep. 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Now Live! How to notice, unpack, and heal the harmful behaviours behind addiction that can continue into sobriety. With former footballer Clarke Carlisle. EP. 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10

"You Forget The Power Of That Connection." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Out Now! Real connection restores calm and helps you rest properly. Clarke Carlisle explains, in Episode 10 of Listen UP. EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10 #addictionrecovery

"All Of That Goes Out The Window." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Now Live! Name the real payoff alcohol gives you — and swap it for a safer relief mechanism that lasts. Former footballer Clarke Carlisle explains, in Episode 10. EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10

"It Took A Long Time To Set Boundaries." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Now Live! In Episode 10, former footballer Clarke Carlisle shares why limiting always-on access can lower stress, reduce cravings, and support early sobriety. EP 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10

Families:   👉Try the Observer Shift: ✅See the behaviour, not the person ✅Relabel it: symptom of illness ≠ attack on you ✅Protect your peace while staying present We support families helping a loved one in addiction every week.   Free to join. Link in comments.   lk2.app/frc

Celebrate the growth that comes with recovery: ✅ The courage to face uncomfortable truths ✅ The willingness to let go of old narratives ✅ The support of people who challenge us to change www.abbeycarefoundation.com... #recoveryjourney

Families: ✅ What qualities did you value in yourself before addiction entered your lives? ✅ Identify traits that feel most disconnected now - and why ✅ Find people, activities or pursuits that let you express those qualities again Family Recovery Compass: lk2.app/frc

"It All Stemmed From My Childhood." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Now Live! Discover the need‑to‑knows of spotting childhood drivers behind adult relapse for faster, steadier recovery, with footballer Clarke Carlisle. EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10

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Today was the Abbeycare Scotland 2025 staff Christmas jumper day! It was great to see everyone dressed in their festive attire - thank you to everyone in the team for making the day so much fun!

"I’ve Learned I Can’t Control Everything." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Listen Now! In Episode 10, Clarke Carlisle shares how a daily anchor phrase resets your nervous system fast — so you respond, not react, in recovery. EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10

"Talk To Somebody... The Right Somebody." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Now Live! Start safe: speak first to trained support so you don't get minimised or dismissed by fearful loved ones. Footballer Clarke Carlisle explains. EPISODE 10 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep10

"I Can Say Now That I'm Well." | Listen UP Ep. 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Coming Soon! Aim for steady, not perfect: show up, share when needed, and keep recovery safe — even on difficult days. Former footballer Clarke Carlisle explains. EPISODE 10 - LIVE THU 11TH DECEMBER lk2.app/lueps

"Christmas Can Be A Very Triggering Time Of Year." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Listen Now! Explore the must‑knows of managing holiday triggers for a calmer, safer December in Episode 9 of Listen UP, with guest Gayle Brannigan. EPISODE 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9

Families: Feel like you're always stepping in, but nothing changes?   ✅Start tracking patterns.  ✅Set boundaries, not bailouts.  ✅Expect emotions—yours and theirs.   Family Recovery Compass, by Abbeycare: The only newsletter for families loving someone in addiction lk2.app/frc

"Therapy Elevates Who I Am." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Coming Soon! Former footballer Clarke Carlisle shares why regular therapy sharpens coping skills, strengthens relationships, and keeps recovery on track. EP 10 - LIVE THU 11TH DECEMBER 2025 lk2.app/lueps

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"That Was The Beginning..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Listen Now! Discover the specifics of turning recovery knowledge into action - so it sticks when urges rise - in Episode 8 of Listen UP, with guest John Elford. EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8 #soberskills

"It Was An Epiphany For Me." | Listen UP Episode 10 - Clarke Carlisle - Coming Soon! Swap knee‑jerk reactions for simple pause‑and‑pick choices that cut shame spirals. Footballer Clarke Carlisle explains, in Ep 10. EPISODE 10 - LIVE THU 11TH DECEMBER 2025 lk2.app/lueps

Helping a loved one grow beyond addiction? Try the 72-Hour Reset: Day 1: List 5 "emergencies" that weren’t. Day 2: Find 3 local support options they can access. Day 3: Rehearse 1 boundary-setting convo with a friend. Get weekly support: Family Recovery Compass → lk2.app/frc

"I Knew The Whole World Had Changed..." | Listen UP Episode 8 - John Elford - Out Now! How one moment of realisation can re-arrange the future, and make the path forward clear. With John Elford, in Listen UP Episode 8. EPISODE 8 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep8 #longtermrecovery

Seeing people thrive after treatment is powerful.  Why genuine warmth and community can make starting rehab feel possible this week, from Abbeycare's Recovery Gathering. www.abbeycarefoundation.com... #recoveryjourney #addictionrecovery

Families: Trying to help, but nothing ever changes?   ✅ Spot the hidden rewards that keep addiction alive. ✅ Step out of the rescuer role. ✅ Let consequences, not conflict, do the teaching.   Weekly tools for real family change: Family Recovery Compass, by Abbeycare → Link in comments

"It Keeps Anonymity Intact." | Listen UP Episode 9 - Gayle Brannigan - Listen Now! Walk into help without the label - Gayle Brannigan explains how St Mirren is a safe, low‑stigma first step toward recovery. In Listen UP Episode 9. EPISODE 9 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep9 #recoveryhub

"It’s About Improving The Life Of The Whole Population." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Now Live! Widening the lens beyond “dependency” helps you spot hidden harms sooner, and make recovery easier day to day. With guest Marc Buchanan. EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7

Families: If every conversation swings from anger to tears to promises… you’re not alone. How to end the cycle: ✅ Spot the pattern: guilt trips, sudden charm, or "last time" assurances ✅ Respond to actions, not promises ✅ Hold calm boundaries Weekly guidance for families → Link in comments

"Scotland Harm Reduction Measures Include..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Now Live! Uncover the specifics of store design that supports recovery for calmer, more controlled shopping in Listen UP Episode 7, with guest Marc Buchanan. EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7

Abbeycare were delighted to welcome Maree Todd, Scottish Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy and Sport to our Erskine centre today. (1/3).

"We Need To Address Stigma When Accessing Services..." | Listen UP Episode 7 - Marc Buchanan - Now Live! In Listen UP Episode 7, Marc Buchanan shares how stigma‑free services can speed the first steps into recovery. EPISODE 7 - LISTEN NOW - lk2.app/luep7 #seeksupport