Wake Up, You're Not Broken: A Companion for Your First 30 Days of Sobriety
Wake Up, You’re Not Broken: What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Sobriety by Marci Hopkins is a compassionate, day-by-day guide designed to support individuals through early recovery. It acts as a personal companion, blending raw memoir with practical tools, daily affirmations, and journal prompts to navigate cravings, emotions, and personal growth.
Key Aspects of the Book:
A Daily Companion: The book is structured to walk alongside the reader through the first 30 days of sobriety.
Practical Guidance: It helps readers understand what to expect physically, emotionally, and spiritually during early recovery.
Tools for Recovery: Includes advice on managing triggers and cravings, understanding emotional swings, and regulating the nervous system.
Compassionate Approach: Emphasizes that sobriety is a process of healing rather than perfection, validating the struggles of early sobriety.
This book is described as a “lifeline,” written to help readers feel less alone during the difficult and often overwhelming first month of a sober life.