Let’s talk codependency — and drop the therapist-speak for a sec. If you’ve ever lost yourself taking care of a friend 🫂, bent over backwards to avoid an argument 🕺, or thrown yourself into "fixing" someone who didn't ask for it 🛠️… welcome to the club. Population: basically everyone, at some point 😅. Here’s something wild — codependency isn’t just one thing. It shows up in four flavors (sadly, still no actual ice cream 🍦): 1. The Caretaker: You only feel valuable when you’re fixing everyone’s messes? Sounds familiar? 🙋‍♂️ 2. The People-Pleaser: You’d rather eat a lemon 🍋 (rind and all) than let someone down. 3. The Rescuer: The “I’ll save the day!!” type 🦸, even when no one’s asking for a hero. 4. The Controller/Enabler: Low-key running the show so people stay reliant on you 🎛️ (and maybe letting some red flags slide 🚩). Real talk: we all do at least one of these. No shame. Sometimes it’s love, sometimes fear, and sometimes it’s just… autopilot 🤷. The trick is noticing. Because nobody’s handing out trophies for ignoring your own needs 🏆🙅. Ever catch yourself in one of these patterns? What helped you notice, or change it up? Drop your stories below, or slide into my DMs — messy honesty encouraged 📝💬. Progress is progress, friends. Even the tiniest step counts. 💡✨🧩

12/27/25 Let’s get one thing straight: nobody handed you an instruction manual for how to be you. Not your parents, not your old boss, not even those well-meaning friends who want you to “fit in.” The truth? Most people aren’t even qualified to write that manual for themselves, let alone for you. You don’t need their permission slip. In fact, waiting for one is the quickest way to waste your own damn time. The world is loud with opinions. People will try to edit you, soften your edges, make you more “palatable” or “easier to swallow.” The second you start apologizing for who you are, you hand them the pen and let them rewrite your story. Why volunteer for that? Showing up authentically means you walk in, take up the space you’re meant to take up, and say, "This is me. Raw, real, and sometimes messy." It’s the world’s job to deal with that—not yours. Yeah, some people won’t like your authenticity. They’re used to easy, unthreatening boxes. You don’t have to fit inside one of them just because it makes other people comfortable. “Too loud.” “Too much.” “Too different.” If you’ve ever been called these things, good. You’re already doing something right. You don’t need to shrink or hide. You don’t have to ask permission to be honest with yourself. Cut the people-pleasing at the root. It’s not up to anyone else to “approve” your life. So walk in. Say what needs to be said. Show up as full-strength you, every damn day. The ones who get it won’t need it explained, and the ones who don’t were never on your team anyway. Progress is showing up — on your terms, in your own skin — and flipping the bird to anyone who thinks you should dim your light. Permission? That was never part of the deal.

Heads up, crew—I’m launching three groups under Progress is Progress, and you’re invited. 🔥 Weekly Q&A/Open TalkEvery Saturday at 1 p.m. CST, we’re getting real about addiction, recovery, stigma, mental health, and more. Speak up, ask anything, or just listen. No pressure, no judgment, and NO account of the session—just true, honest conversation in real time. Come as you are. 🛠️ Survival Skills to Thriving SkillsEvery other Thursday at 11 a.m. CST, starting Jan. 8th. This one’s all about turning those old survival habits from addiction into tools for actually living. We dig into why those patterns show up, how to upgrade them, and how to drop the shame. Tough talk, real tools, compassion—no blame. 🎯 Goal Setting 101Bi-weekly, Sundays at 8 p.m. CST, starting Jan. 7th. If you’re sick of fluff and phony “goal” workshops, this one’s for you. We tackle what goals really are, why they matter, and how to set ones you’ll actually keep. No BS. Just gritty, honest wins—progress, one step at a time. Curious? Got questions about any of these? Drop your thoughts below or DM me. You don’t have to be put together or have it all figured out—just show up. Let’s make some real progress together.—Belle

Here’s your no-risk, totally-free invite:I’m offering FREE recovery coaching sessions right now—no catch, no commitment, just real talk, real support, and a chance to see what this whole “peer support” thing can actually do for YOUR recovery journey. 🌱 Not therapy. Not counseling. No judgment. Just honest help from someone who actually gets it (because I’ve been there and I’m walking it, too). Whether you’re curious, struggling, or just sick of going it alone—come see what’s different. 🚨 Tap for instant support🧭 Meetings & community (not isolation)📷 Journals, real-life wins, messy progress🏅 Celebrate every step, not just the “perfect” ones ✨ Book your FREE recovery coaching session with me here:👉 https://cleancircle.app/Onboarding?coach=692b4d00df9b7e956fc34d0e&free=true What do you have to lose? Ask me ANYTHING about coaching, CleanCircle, or just surviving the hard days. I love questions. I love realness. Progress—not perfection—is the whole point. Your story is worth it. Ready?— Belle Morey 🫂 (Read the blog, if you want more: progressisprogress.substack.com)