So it turns out ice-skating is a surprisingly apt metaphor for recovery. Today we sit down with our guest Megan and discuss how important it is to re-think the concept of self-will in early sobriety. Talking about how the values instilled in us by contemporary society, namely that we have to be completely self-reliant and cannot ask for help, actually can significantly hamstring an addict trying to get sober. We also share some jail stories, some homeless stories, and whether you would want a dog or a cat with laser eyes. Casting Light is a production of Guiding Light, a free in-patient substance abuse treatment program offered to men in Grand Rapids, MI. To learn more go to https://guidinglightworks.org/ (GuidingLightWorks.org) Intro music by PVNCY https://soundcloud.com/pvncymusic (soundcloud.com/pvncymusic )