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How to rebuild trust when your past self haunts present relationships

I have been clean for six months and my family keeps bringing up things I did when I was using like I am still that person.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Recovery requires others to believe in change while carrying legitimate wounds from past harm.

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.