Maria – Step 6 – What it was like for me

Okay, listen up, chico, ’cause the Sixth step, it’s like taking a deep dive into your soul, you know? It’s about being ready to let go of all the junk, all the stuff that’s been holding you back.

For me, it was like cleaning out a cluttered closet, tossing out all the stuff you don’t need anymore. I had to be willing to change, to let go of the things that were weighing me down, and let me tell you, it wasn’t easy.

But it was necessary, chico, porque I knew I couldn’t move forward until I did. I had to take a good, hard look at myself, at the things I needed to change, and let me tell you, it was like peeling off layers of an onion, you know? Painful at first, but necessary for growth.

And you know what, chico? Once I did that, once I was willing to let go of all that junk, it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders. It was like finally being free from the chains that had been holding me back.

So yeah, that’s how I worked my Sixth step, chico, by being ready to let go of all the junk, all the stuff that was holding me back. And let me tell you, it was the first step toward real change, toward becoming the person I was meant to be.


Maria is a resilient young mother living in Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, who has faced numerous challenges in her life. Despite dropping out of high school after becoming pregnant, she is determined to create a better future for herself and her two children.

Working as a housekeeper at a local hotel, Maria has struggled with drug addiction but has recently found strength in her journey to sobriety, motivated by a desire to provide a safe and loving environment for her family. With her fiery spirit, fierce love for her children, and unwavering determination, Maria embodies the resilience and strength of the Northern New Mexico community as she navigates the ups and downs of life with courage and grace.