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When recovery role models relapse or die

My sponsor died of an overdose after 10 years clean and I do not know what this means for my own recovery or if I can trust the program anymore.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The failure of those we depend on for guidance can shatter faith in the very systems that support survival.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Recovery identity — from addiction?”

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