Where do I go from here?

You decided to get sober. You made the hardest choice of your life. Now what? Where do you actually go from here?The decision to quit is just the beginning. The real work is building a life when the thing that controlled you is gone, handling cravings without hating yourself, and learning why your brain keeps whispering "hey, remember this?" when you're trying to move forward.If you're wondering how to take that first step, struggling with cravings, or just trying to figure out how to live life without using, this episode will show you that you're not alone, and that it's possible.SKIP AHEAD: (02:00) Brittany's why: homelessness, losing her kids, and hitting rock bottom (06:00) Why sober life is more fun than active addiction (12:30) Playing the tape forward and what happens if you use vs. staying sober (15:00) The taco truck analogy: why temptation is normal, not weakness (21:00) Self-compassion and giving yourself grace in recovery💬 Join our Facebook community for support, fellowship, and connection with others in recovery