Dating in Recovery with Kim Litton

Dating in recovery can feel overwhelming—especially when rigid “plans” feel like homework or too much pressure. In this heartfelt discussion, we explore the Compassionate Structure Plan written by Kim Litton, a flexible daily and weekly checklist designed to support women addicts navigating the dating world without losing their sense of self or feeling overwhelmed. Created as a softer alternative to traditional dating plans, this approach helps people stay aligned with their values through simple check-ins like: Am I doing most of the emotional heavy lifting? Are my partner’s actions matching their words? How am I honoring my boundaries and mission statement? Plus, discover the transformative Mothering Exercise—a powerful grounding tool to calm your inner child, shift your mindset, and bring compassion into healing and relationships. Whether newly sober or deep into the recovery journey, this video offers practical tools for creating healthy, honest connections with self and others—without losing yourself in the process.