In Part 2 of Danielle’s story, we pick up in the back of a cop car—literally. From getting her mugshot taken to walking into her first AA meeting, Danielle opens up about the early, awkward, and life-changing days of sobriety. She shares how one friend's gentle nudge gave her permission to try recovery her own way, and why finding a “safe” place and people was everything.
We talk about what safety really looks like in early recovery, the lies our minds tell us when we stay silent, and the healing that happens when we speak the heavy stuff out loud. Danielle also shares how she met her sponsor, found her footing in her home group, and why she told everybody she was sober—including the bartender.
This episode is a reminder that healing happens in community, and sometimes the tiniest bit of hope is enough to walk through the door.
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