Welcome @mrhodes. I hope that @tracibenn21 has seen your supportive post and the comments from others like @rivermaya34 @stahnjohn and more.

mrhodes, this is all very new for you being only a month in recovery. You sound like you are approaching recovery with a positive attitude and giving yourself grace as John put it.

@stahnjohn, I'm intrigued that you find kindness towards yourself by talking to your body as you would a child. Does this help you be patient with your recovery?