01/17/2026
Healing doesn’t have a timeline. Often when someone is new in recovery, they are doing the internal work while the relationships around them remain broken.
This is one of the hardest parts for families because trust has been broken, and rebuilding it takes time, consistency, and patience. Even when change is genuine, loved ones may still be guarding their hearts, trying to protect themselves from being hurt again.
If you have the opportunity to encourage someone in recovery, take it. Not everyone gets the chance to witness their loved one choose healing.
While this journey must be taken for themselves, knowing they are supported can make a meaningful difference. Encouragement doesn’t remove accountability, it reinforces hope. Forgiveness, compassion, and healing can begin to grow for everyone involved. 💜🫶🏻💜