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The real work starts here. Welcome to Step Zero!

Recovery isn’t a solo sport. It’s messy, loud, and full of left turns—and community is the guardrail that keeps you out of the ditch. When you’ve got people who get it, everything gets lighter. Not easy. Lighter. Why Community Matters Substance use isolates. Recovery reconnects. Belonging:  You’re not the only one who’s been there. That alone can keep you from spiraling. Practical help:  Rides to meetings, job leads, “text me when you’re triggered,” real accountability. Hope

Recovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s messy, emotional, and damn hard to do alone — which is why family support matters more than people realize. Evening groups that bring families into the process are a game-changer. They turn the awkward silence and guessing games into real conversations. It’s where everyone learns to stop walking on eggshells and start walking together. Why Family Matters in Recovery When someone’s using, the whole family gets sick — trust gets shredde