Periagoge
Scenario

When recovery reveals a self you're unsure others will accept

I got sober and realized that drunk me was more likeable and fun and I don't know if people will want to be around this version.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Healing can strip away adaptive personas and leave you wondering if your authentic self is worthy of love.

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 Identity crisis — when self collapses?”

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.

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