Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to wake up refreshed, clear-headed, and motivated—without worrying about the night before? A physician once told me that to remember what feeling good really feels like, you sometimes have to move through the pain first. When alcohol or drugs control you/your life, it’s easy to lose sight of what wellness feels like. Fatigue, anxiety, and guilt become normal -  they don’t have to be. Right now you might not believe this but - y

Do you constantly feel shame? Are others treating you as if you should be ashamed ? Does your self talk consist of negative thoughts and comments? Are you constantly acting and reacting in a manner that reflects the shame you feel? Is this generally related to your actions while in active addition? Did these actions go against your personal moral code? How do you feel about them now that you are working in recovery? Or trying to become sober? You are not alone if you answer

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