I used to be the life of the party and after getting sober eight months ago I do not know how to be social without alcohol and people seem disappointed by this quieter version of me.
More people experience this than they realize.
Recovery strips away the performance you mistook for authenticity, leaving you to discover who you are without chemical courage.
“Where Are You with Grief for lost identity — who you were before?”
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.