Every time I share that I am a person recovering from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), with someone who is not in recovery, it is always in hopes that I may change their negative view of the disease, or that I might be the person that they will feel comfortable enough with to ask for support if needed.
Category: Social Stigma
Identity, Labels, and Recovery
Trying to find my identity when getting sober seemed like a daunting task - first I find out that I was unable to drink alcohol safely, and then I realized that I didn't even know who I was. My addiction had robbed me of my identity and I had no idea who I was without … Continue reading Identity, Labels, and Recovery