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Scenario

Why financial recovery can trigger shame about past harm

I have money saved for the first time in years but I feel guilty spending it on anything nice because I remember stealing from people when I was using.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Present success becomes contaminated by memories of past moral failures, complicating the experience of progress.

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 Recovery identity — from addiction?”

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.