Family gatherings used to mean wine in my hand and a performance in progress. I wasn’t sloppy. I wasn’t dramatic. I was helpful. Present. The
You didn’t mean to stop going. Maybe it started with one missed session because of work, or because your sleep was off, or because you
You’ve built a life that works—at least on the outside. You wake up early. You take care of your clients, your kids, your team. You’ve
You haven’t crashed. You haven’t lost your job, your kids, or your reputation. You’re still showing up—on time, dressed well, checking every box. But you’re
You didn’t plan to stop going. You didn’t intend to ghost your therapist, skip groups, or disappear halfway through your intensive outpatient program. Maybe it
You keep showing up. For work. For your kids. For your partner. The tree is decorated. The shopping list is almost done. The invitations are
You Got Sober. So Why Does Everything Still Feel… Off? You made it through the hardest parts. You detoxed. You did the group work. You
If You’re Still Functioning, That Doesn’t Mean You’re Okay You still show up. You still get it done. No one would guess anything’s wrong. And
You Can Hold It All Together—and Still Feel Like You’re Falling Apart You’re functioning. That’s what everyone sees. You’re showing up. Work, deadlines, social obligations.
It’s Not Too Late to Come Back Maybe you left without saying anything. Maybe you ghosted after a hard session. Maybe you thought you could
