How do I deal with people who don't support my recovery?
Addiction & Recovery
Dealing with unsupportive people requires setting boundaries, finding new support systems, and sometimes making difficult decisions about relationships.
Not everyone will support your healing process, and this can be heartbreaking, especially when it's family or close friends. Some people might feel threatened by your changes, miss the person you were when using, or have their own substance issues. Set clear Personal boundaries about what you will and won't tolerate, seek support from people who understand recovery support, and remember that you can't control others' reactions. Sometimes recovery requires making difficult decisions about Interpersonal relationship that don't support your health and wellbeing.