Who
The person ultimately responsible for your recovery.
What is 'me' or 'myself'
The substance or behavior you're recovering from.
What is 'my addiction'?
The best time to ask for help.
What is 'right now' or 'as soon as I feel overwhelmed'?
The best place to go when you feel triggered.
What is 'a meeting, safe space, or trusted person'?
The reason you chose to enter recovery.
What is 'to live, for my family or to stop the pain'?
The group of people who can support your sobriety.
What is 'sponsors, peers and mentors'?
This tool or strategy helps you stay grounded daily.
What is 'a recovery routine, prayer, journaling, or a check in'?
The time of the day when HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) is most dangerous.
What is 'late afternoon or evening' (or varies by person)?
The place where many relapses start.
What is 'where I used to use' or 'unhealthy environments'?
This motivation keeps people going even when it's hard.
What is 'hope' or 'purpose'?
This 'person' often triggers relapse through negative self-talk.
What is "my inner critic or addict voice'?
This is what happens when you ignore your recovery plan.
What is 'relapse, isolation, or emotional instability'?
The important day in recovery.
What is 'today'?
A new, healthy environment you've found in recovery.
What is 'my group, a new community, or home'?
Recovery is about more than not using; it's also about this.
What is 'becoming who I'm meant to be'?
The person you may need to forgive most in recovery.
What is 'myself'?
This is what changes when you stay consistent in recovery.
What is 'your thinking, relationships, or lifestyle'?
The point at which you knew you needed to change.
What is 'my rock bottom' or 'my wake-up call'?
This 'place' isn't physical, but mental -- where healing begins.
What is 'acceptance' or 'surrender'?
This is the deeper reason many turn to substances in the first place.
What is 'to cope with pain, trauma, or emptiness'?