If you’re here, you’ve made a choice to examine your relationship with alcohol. That’s something to be really proud of. At Monument we encourage members to check out all that we have to offer – support groups, medication to stop drinking, therapy, reading & resources, and the forum – because you deserve options, and multiple avenues of support.
Your support network is one of the most important factors to consider when establishing a treatment plan, recovery tools, and route to long term success. That’s why we recommend you invite friends and family to join you along the way.
Here are 4 fill-in-the-blank email templates to send to anyone you’d like to invite to Monument. By joining the community they can better understand what you’re going through, and join an online alcohol support group for friends and family to learn how to support you and themselves simultaneously.
Template 1: Join Me On Monument
Subject: Invite to Monument
Hi [name],
I wanted to let you know that I joined Monument [# days/weeks/months ago]. Monument is an online platform for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol. And hey, I’m one of those people!
I’m enrolled in a [Community/Physician Care/Total Care (Bi-Weekly)/Total Care (Weekly)] plan, which you can read more about here.
If you’re willing, I’d love for you to join me in the Monument community. You can sign up here. This will give you access to the anonymous forum, expert resources, and a support group for friends and family. Here’s more info if you’re interested:
Someone You Love Joined Monument. Now What?
Your support means so much to me, and I hope you’ll sign up. Thank you so much for being so special to me. You’re one of the reasons I made the choice to change my drinking. I’m excited to get more out of my life, and give more to those I love most.
Love,
[name]
Template 2: Update About Monument
Subject: Invite to Monument
Hi [name],
As you know, I joined Monument [# days/weeks/months ago] to change my relationship with alcohol. And now, Monument is inviting friends and family to sign up and get more involved in the treatment journey.
If you’re willing, I’d love for you to join me in the community. You can sign up here. This will give you access to the anonymous forum, expert resources, and a support group for friends and family. Here’s more info if you’re interested:
Someone You Love Joined Monument. Now What?
Your support means so much to me, and I hope you’ll sign up. Thank you so much for being so special to me. You’re one of the reasons I made the choice to change my drinking. I’m excited to get more out of my life, and give more to those I love.
Love,
[name]
Template 3: FYI About Monument
Subject: Invite to Monument
Hi [name],
I wanted to send a quick note A) thanking you for being such an important part of my life, and B) giving you a quick update about what I’ve been up to. I recently joined Monument, an online platform for anyone looking to change their relationship with alcohol. I’m excited to see how drinking less can give me more out of my life, relationships, etc.
If you want to learn more about Monument, you can check it out here: https://joinmonument.com/
You can also sign up here if you’re interested in checking out the anonymous forum, expert resources, and support groups that have been a part of my journey.
This is meaningful to me so I wanted to share it with you! Thank you for being someone I can confide in, and for always motivating me to live life to the fullest.
Love,
[Name]
Template 4: I Know My Drinking Has Been Hard On You
Subject: Invite to Monument
Hi [name],
I wanted to let you know that I joined Monument [# days/weeks/months ago]. Monument is an online platform for those looking to change their relationship with alcohol. I know my drinking has strained our relationship, and I’m putting in the work to make a meaningful change.
I’m enrolled in a [Community/Physician Care/Total Care (Bi-Weekly)/Total Care (Weekly)] plan, which you can read more about here.
I’m deeply sorry for the pain my alcohol use has caused you. While I can’t change the past, I am committed to changing my future with the support of Monument’s online community and expert clinicians. I am doing this for me, and I am also doing this for you.
While I heal and grow, I hope you will take time for self-care and healing, too, because you deserve it. If you’re willing, I’d love for you to join me in the Monument community. You can sign up here. This will give you access to the anonymous forum, friends & family resources, and the twice-weekly support group ‘Caring for yourself while caring for someone in recovery.’ Here’s more about information:
Someone You Love Joined Monument. Now What?
Thank you so much for being so special to me. I’m eager to make this change, and appreciate your support and love more than you know.
Best,
[name]
Looking for a different template? Request one by writing to us in the Monument community.
About the Author
Randy graduated from Pitzer College with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies. This educational foundation has been instrumental in their approach to content creation, allowing them to craft narratives that are engaging and deeply impactful for readers seeking guidance and support in their recovery process.
Randy has a rich background in media studies and a profound commitment to mental health and addiction recovery, making significant contributions to Monument's content strategy. Starting as an Editorial Consultant in October 2020, they quickly rose to a full-time role, leveraging their skills to produce insightful content that resonated with individuals on their recovery journey.
As a Content Associate and later as a Content Manager, Randy's work focused on providing resources to help individuals understand and navigate the challenges of sobriety. Collaborating with licensed therapists, they developed articles that were informative but also empathetic and supportive. Randy's pieces, particularly on managing sobriety during holidays and overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors, have been invaluable in guiding many towards positive steps in their treatment journey.
Randy's tenure at Monument was marked by a deep dedication to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary for recovery. Their work in content management played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative around addiction recovery, offering hope and practical advice to those in need.