My brother keeps asking me to be his drinking buddy like we used to be and I miss that closeness but I cannot go back there.
More people experience this than they realize.
Recovery can require sacrificing forms of intimacy that were built around shared destructive behavior.
“Where Are You with Recovery identity — from addiction?”
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.