{"product_id":"my-california-recovery","title":"My California Recovery","description":"This book is a deeply personal and transformative guide to healing from trauma and redefining one's relationship with substances. It chronicles the author's journey from hitting rock bottom on Mother’s Day 2024—marked by an act of desperation and a subsequent psychiatric hold—to finding hope, recovery, and a renewed sense of purpose. Through a combination of therapy, SMART Recovery, and the California Sober method, the author navigates the complexities of trauma, addiction, and self-discovery, ultimately celebrating a year of sobriety and embracing a life of balance and growth.\n\nConclusion:\nThe book concludes with a powerful reflection on the author’s progress, emphasizing the power of choice and the importance of self-compassion. It offers final words of encouragement, reminding readers that healing is a journey, not a destination, and that they are not alone. The author’s story serves as a testament to the possibility of transformation, even in the face of immense challenges.\n\nBonus Resources:\nThe book includes worksheets, journal prompts, recommended reading, podcasts, and crisis support information to aid readers in their ongoing healing journey.\n\nEpilogue:\nThe author shares their current life, marked by sobriety, a deepened relationship with their child, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. They emphasize that healing is a continuous process and encourage readers to believe in the possibility of a better tomorrow.\n\nThis book is a heartfelt and practical guide for anyone seeking to heal from trauma, break free from addiction, and build a life filled with purpose, resilience, and joy.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0DZHCKC1S\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0DZHCKC1S.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Hilburn, Michael\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338332602429,"sku":"BVV.B0DZHCKC1S.VG","price":74.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0DZHCKC1S-0.jpg?v=1783916573","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/my-california-recovery","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}