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Scenario

Why sobriety can make family systems feel unbearable

I went to my first family gathering sober and realized how much dysfunction I used drugs to cope with that is still there.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Removing coping mechanisms reveals underlying structural problems that may require broader systemic change.

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.

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