Kim: I still remember the first time we talked. I didn’t want to be there. I was using every day just to function, and part of me was hoping you’d tell me it wasn’t that bad yet. Tim: You were hoping I’d give you permission to keep surviving the way you were. Kim: Yeah. Exactly. I’d already lost my job. I was bouncing between couches. I was scared all the time. But fentanyl felt like the only...
(The following story is fictional. It does not describe any real person, client, or recovery journey. It is a composite meant to reflect common patterns seen in people rebuilding their lives after severe substance addiction.) Tim:It’s good to see you, Luis. It’s been a while. How are you really doing? Luis:Honestly? I’m doing really well. Better than I ever imagined, if I’m being honest...
(The following story is fictional. It does not describe any real person, client, or recovery conversation. It is a composite meant to reflect common experiences many people recognize in early recovery.) Tim: Thanks for coming in, Mason. We don’t have to cover everything today. I just want to understand where you’ve been and what you’ve tried. Does that work? Mason: Yeah. I mean… yeah. That’s fine...