Hey there, and welcome back to The Real Dope! If you’re someone who loves, lives with, or supports a person struggling with addiction, this episode is definitely for you. Based on real stories from sisters Elizabeth Brand and Meredith Elliot Powell, who’ve been through it all themselves, today's chat is all about what happens when you start to lose your belief in yourself while dealing with the chaos of addiction.

Meredith and Elizabeth get super honest about how easy it is to forget who you are and what you even like anymore. From planning your whole day around someone else’s needs to feeling like you have to ask permission just to pick an ice cream flavor or what shirt to wear, they’ve been there. They talk about how society, and addiction itself, can wear you down until you’re not sure what you want or if you even matter.

But here’s the good news: In this episode, you’ll get some real, practical advice on how to slowly start finding yourself again. The sisters share what helped them, like taking quiet moments for themselves, tapping into their gut feelings, finding a support system (even if it’s just one person), and giving themselves some grace along the way.

If you’re feeling lost, guilty, or just worn out, you’re not alone. Believe it or not, there is a way to regain your confidence and start believing in yourself again. So grab your coffee, take a breath, and join us for a raw, relatable conversation about turning survival into strength. Let’s get started!

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