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Scenario

How to rebuild identity after removing a coping mechanism

I got sober and realized that my entire personality was built around being the fun drunk friend and now I do not know who I am without alcohol.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Recovery often requires reconstructing selfhood from the ground up when maladaptive behaviors were central to identity performance.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined identity — building intentionally?”

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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