There are several ways that someone can begin their #recovery path, build on their strengths, or set their own #goals of what #sobriety means personally.
Fear is a powerful enemy in addressing addiction recovery. It is easy for people to give themselves many reasons to not seek help due to their fear, shame, or guilt.
While #happiness is the #goal, that doesn’t mean that someone needs to convince themselves that they are happy all the time or always have to wear a #smile.