Periagoge
Scenario

When religious communities struggle to fully embrace recovering members

My church welcomed me back after treatment but I can tell some people still watch me differently and I do not know if I belong there anymore.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spiritual institutions may offer conditional acceptance that reflects broader ambivalence about forgiveness and human 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.

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