Session 5: What does "starting over" mean to me?

Recovery can feel like starting over, and that idea brings mixed emotions. Hope. Fear. Grief. Relief.

This week, we talked about what starting over really means. Not erasing the past, and not pretending it didn’t matter, but choosing to let today be different.

Many people realized they’ve already started over in small ways without giving themselves credit:

• Showing up

• Asking for help

• Being honest

• Pausing instead of reacting

Those moments count.

Reflection

Starting over doesn’t mean you failed before. It means you’re choosing again.

This Week’s Practice

Treat each morning as a fresh start. Remind yourself: “Today, I get to begin again.”