Surviving Substance Abuse: Your Ultimate Power Move to Conquer Recovery

If you’ve ever found yourself in the trenches of substance abuse, feeling trapped and poisoned by your choices, then let me tell you something monumental: you’ve already showcased immense strength. Surviving that hell? That’s proof you’ve got what it takes to conquer recovery too. Real talk, if you can survive poisoning yourself, what makes you think you can’t survive healing yourself? Sounds insane, right?

The Wake-Up Call

I ain’t no stranger to this game. I’ve been dead before, man. Literally. Heart stopping, throwing up blood, liver failing — the whole nine yards. But to think that I wouldn’t survive a hospital stay and 18 months of recovery? That’s just bogus. When I was in the thick of it, though, I didn’t see it that way. I thought, “Life’s over, dude. This is just how it ends.”

The Self-Sabotage Cycle

Man, if I had a dime for every time I tried to dodge responsibilities or destroy opportunities because of my past, I’d be rolling in it. Seriously, someone would offer me a chance, and I’d hit ’em with, “Yeah dude, but I’m a felon.” Or, “My liver failed, man, what are you talking about?”

And they’d be like, “Shut up, dude! So what if you had some hospital drama? That doesn’t mean you can’t build a community, market your skills, or build million-dollar websites. What are you saying? You’re not allowed to grow?”

Shifting the Mindset

I remember this one time, sitting in a parking lot, talking to a friend who had a way of dropping truth bombs. He told me, “Dude, your beliefs are yours. Whatever you choose to believe, own it. Defend the beliefs that move you forward. But the ones that keep you in victim mode? They’re not doing you any favors.”

Bro, that hit me hard. I was so mad. But he went on, “You’re upset because those beliefs are yours. You made them to keep you safe. They’ve served their purpose, but now they’re holding you back. You’re not the same person anymore. More importantly, you don’t want to be the same person. To evolve, to become a millionaire, a successful businessman, a family man — you need to shed those old beliefs.”

The Transformational Power of Belief

It’s all about the power of belief, my friend. What you believe shapes your reality. If you think you’re stuck, you’ll stay stuck. But if you believe in your ability to change, to grow, to thrive — then you’re already halfway there.

So, here’s the deal: start defending the beliefs that push you forward. Kick the old, limiting beliefs to the curb. You’ve survived the worst. Now, it’s time to thrive in the best.

Surviving substance abuse isn’t just a testament to your resilience; it’s a launching pad for your recovery. Believe in your power to change, grow, and thrive. Ditch the old beliefs that hold you back and embrace the ones that push you forward. You deserve a life of success, happiness, and fulfillment.

Take the next step today. Reflect on your beliefs, challenge the ones that don’t serve you, and start building a future that excites you. You’ve survived the worst — now, it’s time to thrive in the best.

Stay strong, stay stoked, and keep moving forward. Your journey is just beginning

-Kohdi