Emily guides Ellie through Step 1 - the beginning of the journey! If we're lucky, our journey has taken us to arriving at a point of surrender. For some, the act of seeking out a recovery program and walking through the door is the bulk of 'the work' for Step 1. For others, it's a deep and ongoing struggle to admit their powerlessness over the parts of their life that have become unmanageable.
It's frustrating. It's uncomfortable.