02/09/2026
Taking my kids to 12-step meetings in early recovery was hard—I get it.
Early recovery isn’t easy, and there were days fear and anxiety tried to stop me from showing up. But I made the decision to go anyway. I didn’t let fear stand in the way.
And remarkable things happened.
I didn’t just get another day clean—I gave my kids the chance to see me get stable, present, and committed to change. They didn’t just hear my words; they saw my actions.
If fear or anxiety is holding you back, I get it. But don’t let it stop you from showing up. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk through the door anyway. 💛