A simple, useful tool to recover from addiction—especially when Dry January, “cutting back,” or willpower haven’t worked.
This book is for anyone quietly wondering, “Do I have a problem?”—and not sure what to do next. It’s a flip‑and‑find companion for early recovery: short readings, visual tools, and practical suggestions you can use right away, even on your hardest days.
What You’ll Find Inside Addicted? Start Here is a 12 Step–inspired companion that makes early recovery more understandable and less overwhelming.
Simple, practical tools for early recovery that you can use today.
35+ visual tools—flowcharts, checklists, timelines, comparison charts, warning‑sign charts, worksheets, and prompts—to make recovery concepts easier to grasp.
34 foundational “solutions” you can flip to in any order when you’re in crisis, confused, or just need the next right step.
Plain‑language guidance on what addiction really is, and why willpower alone often isn’t enough.
Real-life insight from someone who tried and tried again before finding a way to stay sober.
This isn’t a replacement for a Twelve Step program or a sponsor. It’s a companion for the hard moments—a guide between “something is wrong” and “I’m ready to try recovery.”
Not Sure Where to Start? Flip to Any Page. Find Hope.
35+ Visual Tools • 34 Practical Solutions For Day 1 or Day 100
If you're here... questioning it, then...this book was written for you.
recovering from addiction
An invitation to lay down the burdens that weigh you down and walk in happiness, joy and freedom!
Message from the Author
Becoming an Author
I never set out to write a book. In fact, the very idea of putting my story—and my recovery—into something so public was far outside my comfort zone. But like much of my journey in sobriety, this book came into being through a series of unexpected, often painful events that pushed me to grow in ways I never imagined.
What began as personal notes became something more—a guide, a companion, a bridge. This book isn’t a replacement for the Twelve Step program or a sponsor. It is written to be a complement to the program—a way for someone to pick it up, flip to any section, and find something useful right away.
If this book finds its way to your hands—or to the hands of someone you love—I hope it offers what those early meetings gave me: a reason to stay, the courage to try, and the beginning of something new.
— Kaylee, Anonymous member of a Twelve Step fellowship
About Us
A Walk in Recovery
A Walk in Recovery is not just a tagline—it's an invitation. To lay down the burdens that weigh you down and receive grace. We can walk in happiness, joy and freedom!
Walking implies action! It is a response and a movement. When we walk in recovery, we naturally share what we’ve been given—it’s too good to keep to ourselves. Recovery changes our lives, and now we get to pass that hope on to a neighbor, a friend, or anyone who’s searching for a way out.
A Walk in Recovery is here to help you take those steps, one day at a time, and to remind you that you never have to walk alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if a Twelve Step program is right for me?
If you're questioning your relationship with alcohol, substances, or other behaviors—and wondering if things could be different—that’s enough. You don’t need to hit a specific “bottom” to belong. Twelve Step programs are for anyone with a desire to stop and live a different way.
What happens in a meeting? Will I have to speak?
Most meetings involve people sharing their experience, strength, and hope in a safe, non-judgmental setting. You’re welcome to just listen—no one will pressure you to speak or share before you’re ready.
📍 Find meetings near you: https://www.aa.org/find-aa
Can the 12 Steps really help someone like me?
Many people come in unsure and skeptical if this will work for them—and find something they didn’t expect: connection, relief, and a path forward. The 12 Steps are not about being perfect. They’re about progress, one day at a time, with support.
"Why not give it a try? We can always refund your misery."
