Recovery: The Journey to Becoming Who We Never Were "I just want to be the person I was before addiction." Yeah, about that... Let's talk about why that's the worst idea since trying to negotiate with your dealer at 3 AM. That person you're so nostalgic about? They're the one who got you into this mess in the first place. Sorry, not sorry. I'm both a recovering addict and a substance use disorder counselor, which basically means I went from being the problem to helping solve it. Talk about a plot twist, right? Here's the thing about recovery that nobody tells you in those glossy rehab brochures: it's not about finding yourself – it's about creating yourself. While everyone else is out there trying to "discover their authentic self" (whatever that means), we're in the trenches building ourselves from scratch, like some kind of sober Frankenstein's monster, except with better coping skills and fewer villagers with pitchforks. ...

  So You Think You Might Have a Problem: A Not-So-Gentle Guide to Getting Help Let's be honest – you're probably reading this while hiding in your bathroom, or maybe during that 3 AM spiral when you're questioning every life choice you've ever made. First off, congratulations on your excellent taste in crisis-related reading material. And second, the fact that you're here means you're already braver than you think. Welcome to rock bottom's waiting room. The good news? It has WiFi. The "Maybe It's Not That Bad" Phase (Spoiler: It Probably Is) You know that voice in your head that keeps saying "I can quit anytime I want"? Yeah, that voice is full of shit. But here's the thing – you're not alone in this dance of denial. According to recent statistics, only 1.6 million people who needed treatment actually felt they needed it . The rest were probably still convinced they could "handle it." Here's a fun game called ...