Most people stuck in addiction, destructive habits, or even just drifting through life don’t know how to break free from the cycle. You feel lost, ashamed of your past, weighed down by trauma, and unsure of how to build a future that actually has meaning. Rehab might give you a

“Every self-destructive behaviour is usually a response to unhealed pain, not a lack of willpower.” - Beyond Addiction (my book) Addiction isn’t weakness. It’s survival.

Louie Sobriety is waking up every day with a clear head. Sobriety is finally being able to trust yourself. Sobriety is having friends and family who support you. Sobriety is finding a meaningful purpose & direction in your life. Sobriety gives you everything at the cost of effort:

"It's worth the effort", said every sober individual.

Top 5 Most Dangerous Addictions (not in order) 1. Alcohol 2. Gambling 3. Pornography 4. Social Media 5. Fentanyl / Opiates Honourable Mentions: Meth, Nicotine, Tobacco, Cocaine. What's the worst in your opinion?

10 Pillars of Human Existence (Many suicide victims lacked these in their lives) 1️⃣ Physiological Health & Basic Needs - Access to food, water, sleep, shelter, and overall physical well-being that forms the foundation for all other aspects of life. 2️⃣ Sense of Safety & Security

You weren’t addicted to the substance. You were addicted to the relief.

Making party plans for the weekend? Or making plans to stay clean this weekend?

The high wasn’t the reward. The reward was silence from the storm in your head.

Josh Some people grow up inside homes they never felt safe in. No wonder so many people don’t even have many childhood memories. Your mind tries to forget them, but your body remembers them. That’s where we get CPTSD/PTSD, ADHD, Panic Disorder, and I could go on and on. The solution

Action step: Audit your circle of friends, and see: - Who pushes you to grow? - Who holds you back?

Healing feels worse before it feels better. That’s how you know it’s real this time.

Question: What is your addiction helping you run from?