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When substance use enables physical intimacy

I realized I only let people touch me when I'm drunk because alcohol is the only thing that quiets the voice saying I don't deserve gentleness.

Mira
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sometimes we need chemical courage to receive the love our sober selves feel unworthy of accepting.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Physical touch and its necessity?”

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