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How to handle hidden relapses in recovery communities

I got a year chip at AA but I slipped and used two months ago and I do not know if I should reset my counter or just keep going.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pressure to maintain progress narratives can conflict with the honesty that authentic recovery requires.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Recovery identity — from addiction?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.