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When others cannot see beyond your past

I have been in recovery for three years and people still introduce me as their friend who used to have a drug problem like that is my whole identity.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being reduced to former struggles prevents the full recognition of who you have become and are still becoming.

Worth thinking about

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

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