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