Periagoge
Scenario

How to navigate professional success when sobriety feels like a liability

I got promoted at work and now I have to attend client dinners where everyone drinks and I find myself lying about why I only order sparkling water.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Career advancement can force a confrontation between authentic self-presentation and perceived professional acceptability.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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