If you’re sick of the same scripted “recovery” talk that feels polished but empty, you’ve just found your new home. This isn’t about perfection or pretending—this is real, raw, messy, and totally unfiltered. I’m Belle—once lost in the chaos of meth addiction, now a recovery counselor, coach, and writer on a mission to prove that progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Whether you’re battling your own demons, loving someone who is, working in recovery, or just ready to see what real healing looks like—this community is for you. Here’s the truth we live by: Progress isn’t a straight line. It’s a wild ride full of tiny wins, faceplants, and showing up even when the world feels like it’s crushing you. Sometimes progress is just getting out of bed and breathing through the day. Now, a massive THANK YOU to all 68 of you who have joined this tribe—people who get it, who are ready to connect, share, and lift each other up. This is the place to drop the shame, ditch the filters, and get damn real. Who’s ready to have the hard conversations? Who’s ready to be unapologetically honest? This is your space to be exactly who you are—flaws, scars, and all. Let's make some noise. Let’s celebrate every gritty step forward. Let’s do this—together. XOXO,Belle 🚀 Ready to go deeper? Join the Progress is Progress Coaching Community or catch daily raw truths at progressisprogress.substack.com

What's the first word or phrase that comes to mind when I think of "progress" is 'success' and 'remaining grateful during hard times.' I began the 7-day challenge. I honestly told myself I'm too busy for it, but I'm too busy for everything, and yet somehow I still find a way to make time for what's important, and this is important to me today. It might not be as important tomorrow or in a couple of days, but today I choose to take time out of my day and work on myself through this 7-day challenge.