What the HELL is this and why do I need you?
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WHO IS NIC HOLUBIK?
Nic is a personal recovery assistant (a.k.a.: Accountability Partner) based in Louisiana. He has spent much of his adult life working toward improving the quality of services available for people looking to get sober and working one-on-one with those individuals in early recovery.
Clean/Sober Date:
July 1st, 1998
Full Disclosure:
I do ingest caffeine, nicotine and sugars (all are mind/mood altering drugs)
Mindset:
Rational, Logical
Temperament:
Calm & Collected/Firm/Passionate
Personality Type:
INTJ-A (Myers-Briggs)
Family:
Married with 3 Kids
Interests:
Business, Marketing, Recovery
Pet Peeves:
Mostly dishonesty. I feel like if you did it or your going to do it, OWN IT.
“You may not GET me. It’s easy to mistake my PASSION for ANGER. I know my views are against the norm, but If you take the time to hear me out, you might understand me”
“My system of doing things may not be perfect, but it’s most certainly less confusing and more refined. Plus, my way is all based off of the current 12 step based recovery model.”
WHAT DOES HE DO?
I provide recovery related counsel, companioning, guidance and coaching services to individuals and their loved ones wishing to recover from addiction.
Isn’t That What A Sponsor Does?
No. There are many misconceptions about what a sponsor is. The fellowship you are involved in and how strong that community is will determine what kind/quality of sponsor you will get or have access to. A sponsor is someone who takes you through the 12 steps. You can read more about sponsors and sponsorship here.
Isn’t That What a Counselor Does?
No. 99.9% of the time the counselor/patient relationship ends upon exiting the doors of the treatment center.
Isn’t That What a Therapist Does?
Maybe, but again… it would be RARE. If you can find a good one that has the time, a background in chemical dependency and understands the addict mind this would be similar.
WHAT HAS HE DONE?
With a strong interest to improve the current recovery ecosystem, Nic has has created or is creating systems of efficiency and accountability. He is the creator of Pure Recovery, a working guide to help individuals work through addictions, He is also the owner of Riverhouse, the most trusted sober living home in Louisiana, where residents have access to him to guide them in their recovery.
WHO DOES HE HELP?
Young or old, the clientele ranges from troubled teens, middle aged junkies, crotchety old drunks, AND those with some time under their belt. Each with a unique set of needs and challenges. The goal is to provide people with the support, knowledge and the discipline required to achieve long term sobriety and lead a healthier, happier life.
WHO CAN'T HE HELP?
The unwilling and those that are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves.
HOW DOES HE DO IT?
Recovery doesn't just happen. It takes effort. He understands the rigors involved. His job is to tell it like it is, make sure the clients are properly prepared, and ensure that the work that needs to be done gets done.