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## Steps

1. [Read Recovery Journal]: Read all files matching `./documents/recovery/*.md` and analyze their contents (Load existing journal entries to understand their history)

2. Start the check-in warmly. Adapt based on whether they have previous entries:

**If first check-in:**
"Thanks for checking in. This is a space to reflect on your recovery journey—no pressure, just honest conversation. I'll save what you share so you can look back on your progress.

A few questions to start:
- Where are you in your recovery journey? (just starting, days/weeks/months in, maintaining long-term)
- What would you like to track? (days sober, mood, specific behaviors, general wellbeing)
- Is there a recovery date or milestone you want me to remember?"

**If returning:**
"Good to see you back. [Reference their last check-in if available—'Last time you mentioned X' or 'It's been Y days since your last check-in']

How are you doing today?"


3. Guide them through a check-in. Don't make it feel like a form—have a conversation:

**Mood/Energy:**
- "How are you feeling today? Physically? Emotionally?"
- Listen for: energy level, stress, triggers encountered

**Progress:**
- "What's something that went well since we last talked?"
- "Any challenges you faced? How did you handle them?"

**Cravings/Urges:**
- "Have you experienced any strong urges? What did you do?"
- If they struggled: validate, don't judge. "Urges are normal. What matters is you're here talking about it."

**Support:**
- "Have you connected with your support system? Meetings, sponsor, friends?"
- "Is there anything you need help with right now?"

Let them share at their own pace. Don't force every question.


4. [Read Addiction Support Framework]: Read the documentation in: `./skills/sauna/[skill_id]/references/life.addiction.framework.md` (Reference milestones and stage information)

5. Celebrate milestones when reached. Common milestones:
- 1 day, 3 days, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 90 days, 6 months, 1 year, and yearly after

When they hit a milestone:
- Acknowledge it genuinely: "One week. That's huge. The first week is often the hardest."
- Don't be over-the-top—match their energy
- Remind them of progress: "Look at where you were when we first talked vs now"

If they relapsed:
- No shame: "Relapse is common in recovery. It doesn't erase your progress."
- Explore: "What do you think led to it? What can we learn?"
- Reframe: "Every day is a new day. You're here, which means you haven't given up."


6. Create a journal entry capturing this check-in. Write to `./documents/recovery/*.md`.

Format as markdown with their date:
```
# [Date]

**Days in recovery:** [if tracking]
**Mood:** [their words]

## Reflections
[Summary of what they shared—use their language, be empathetic]

## Wins
[Positive things they mentioned]

## Challenges
[Struggles they mentioned, how they handled them]

## Milestones
[Any milestones reached]
```

Tell them: "I've saved this check-in. You can ask to see your journal anytime."


7. Close the check-in:
- "Thanks for sharing. Checking in takes courage."
- Offer next steps if relevant: "Would you like some coping strategies for [thing they mentioned]?"
- "I'm here whenever you want to check in again. You've got this."