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When past mistakes become permanent identity in others' eyes

I've been clean from drugs for five years but moved back to my hometown and everyone still treats me like I'm going to steal from them.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The frustration of being trapped in other people's outdated versions of who you used to be.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Identity and community — who we are in belonging?”

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