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How about a nice framed print of the Serenity Prayer?
My mother is a recovering alcoholic and I would like to get her a special gift for her for Christmas. Something sentimental. Any ideas??? Thanks in advance!
How about a nice framed print of the Serenity Prayer?
depending on your relationship with your mother; I would suggest a photo book with photo's of her friends and/or family and a simple message likewe love and support you'.
Sugar - chocolates, candy. Alcohol has a tonne of sugar and that's one thing that is hard to resist after giving up alcohol
a massage. Often alcoholic's are physically disconnected from people and have a lot of self loathing. Touch is very theraputic and probably something she would not buy herself.
Gift voucher for a class. Art, book club. yoga whatever but a regular get together to socialize or become engrossed in something especially if it's with her peer group.
You obvioulsy care about her or you wouldn't be asking. My dad was an alcoholic so I feel for you.
I hope you have a great Christmas
I like the idea of a massage or yoga class. Maybe you could take the yoga class with her and it would be both a gift and a support system/I'm proud of you message in one! I also liked the serenity prayer idea and possibly you could do both.
There's a really neat site www.billsfriends.com that has recovery oriented jewelry, key-chains, etc. Very unique items!
Origami Owl Living Lockets - http://origamiowl.com/. I recently heard about them & am thinking of ordering one for my mom for Christmas. You can customize it to reflect that particular person's personality, life, journey, etc.
a mothers necklace
a weekend away for the two of you
dinner & play
How about a love note from you that tells her what it means to you to have her be sober and in your life. A thankful prayer or list of why you are so proud of her and encouragement to her to keep working her program. Then, you could put it in a nice frame and give it to her privately. Put a nice necklace or bracelet that she can wear on a daily basis for remembrance.
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