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When past mistakes define present relationships

I have been sober for eighteen months but my family still treats me like I might relapse at any moment and I understand their fear but I need them to see who I am now.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Recovery requires not just personal transformation but also the challenging work of rebuilding trust with those we have harmed.

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