Tommy Rosen
Tommy Rosen
21. Now That I’m Sober, Will I Lose My Friends?
21. Now That I’m Sober, Will I Lose My Friends?
21. Now That I’m Sober, Will I Lose My Friends?
Tuesday 4th July 2023
Tommy Rosen addresses the fear of losing friends in sobriety and shares strategies for building a supportive new community.
36 minutes
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Tommy Rosen
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Dane candidly shares his fear of losing connection with friends in sobriety and the exhausting effort to maintain his newfound sobriety a secret
- Rosen reflects on his own journey, discussing the challenges and rewards of building a new community in recovery
- Rosen offers invaluable guidance, reassurance, and encouragement to anyone navigating this pivotal phase of their recovery journey
My life had become so small that I thought my value to another human being was limited by whether I had drugs and alcohol or not. Why else would they want to spend time with me? What else would we do? And so that means my life had become very, very narrow, very narrow focused. It had become dependent upon or focused around drugs and alcohol primarily as the thing.
What happens to your friendships when you decide to get sober? It's a question that gnaws at many stepping into recovery, and Dane's story in this episode of 'In The Circle' brings it to the forefront. He's grappling with the fear of losing friends he used to party with and the anxiety of revealing his sobriety journey to them. Tommy Rosen dives into this very real concern, exploring how our social circles evolve as we embrace sobriety.
With honesty and empathy, Tommy shares strategies for maintaining connections while staying true to one's recovery path. From the necessity of listening to your heart to the importance of being open with friends, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. Tommy's reflections on his own experiences make this discussion relatable and reassuring for anyone worried about their social life post-sobriety.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for a while, you'll find valuable insights on building a supportive community that aligns with your new, sober lifestyle.