@ironsbrady_: Recovery isn’t just about putting the substance down. It’s about facing the guilt, shame, regret, and pain you’ve spent years trying to escape. I’ve made amends. I’ve rebuilt trust. I’ve changed my life. But if I’m being honest, there is still one thing I struggle to forgive myself for. Losing custody of my son. I share that because I know I’m not the only person carrying something heavy. One thing I learned years ago in treatment has stayed with me: “We did the best we could with what we had.” That doesn’t erase the consequences. But it reminds me that the woman I was then is not the woman I am today. Maybe forgiveness isn’t pretending it never happened. Maybe it’s choosing to keep moving forward anyway. 🤍 What’s something you’ve had to learn to forgive yourself for? #recoveryjourney #sobriety #addiction #HealingJourney #selfforgiveness