Stepping away from freelancing, whether by choice or because life forced it, can leave you feeling like you are starting over. Your contacts may have moved on, your portfolio feels outdated, and clients who knew you are not sure if you are still available. Getting back into it requires more than just updating your profile. You have to rebuild trust with clients and maybe with yourself too. For anyone who has come back to freelancing after a long break, what was the first thing you focused on to get moving again?