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Scenario

Why recovering from addiction requires grieving your former self

I've been sober for three years and I'm realizing I need to grieve the person I was when I was drinking even though everyone says I should just be grateful.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Transformation demands mourning the familiar self, even when that self was destructive.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The teacher of grief — every tradition's view?”

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.