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Dana Leigh Lyons's avatar

Such an honest, beautiful share, Kimberly. I love your distinction between trying to fit in and finding your place of belonging. Although some friendships have fallen away since I got sober, the ones I have now feel deeper and more meaningful.

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Karen Esbenshade's avatar

The day I left rehab I was warned that my family and friends would be indifferent about my return. What I discovered is that my family (my husband and daughters who I drank with) supported my sobriety but wanted no parts of it for themselves.

And my “friends” leaned in because it wasn’t just drunk Karen they had fun with but sober Karen who they love. There were others I loosely held and they naturally faded away.

Recovery is a journey in many ways. Beautiful relationships are the reward for taking the journey. Thanks for your continued sharing.

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