You didn’t mean to stop showing up. Maybe it started with one missed session. Maybe you were overwhelmed before you
You had 90 days. Or maybe six months. Or more. The cravings had quieted. You remembered what mornings felt like
You thought the worst was behind you. They went to treatment. Got clean. Started smiling again. Maybe even moved back
Some days, it’s hard to remember how far you’ve come. You’re sober. Still showing up. Still holding the line. But
I used to think treatment was for people who had nothing left to lose. People whose lives had blown up—who
You stopped going. Maybe you ghosted. Maybe you meant to just miss a day or two and never went back.
If you’re reading this, you probably already know. That the drinking isn’t just “stress relief” anymore. That you can’t keep
There’s a version of pain that’s quiet. It doesn’t come with missed work or broken relationships. It hides behind resumes
If you’ve missed a session—or stopped showing up altogether—this is not a guilt trip. You’re not in trouble. You’re not
From the outside, I looked fine. I was productive. I kept up with work. I paid my bills on time.
