How Do I Regain Trust?

How Do I Regain Trust?

If you are fresh out of rehab, you are likely anxious to regain the trust of your family and friends. While this is a healthy part of your recovery, this task may not be as easy as it seems. However, with honesty and a little effort you can show your friends and family you have truly faced your addiction and changed for the better.

After Treatment Ends

The real work begins once your treatment ends and you go home to live your life. It is an essential part of your recovery to regain the trust of those who love you. After all, these are the people who were hurt the most by your addiction and they also need time to heal. It is possible to work towards healing for everyone involved and regain everyone's trust, but it takes time and patience for all involved.

How To Regain Trust

Your friends and family want to trust you again. By going through rehabilitation, you have proven your commitment to getting clean and healthy. Below are some tips to help you regain the trust of those who love you:

Communicate Openly

Addiction isolates you from those who want to help you. Now that you are out of treatment, it is important to communicate your feelings with your friends and family to regain their trust. While this may be difficult for you, it will allow others to see you are serious about staying healthy and drug-free.

Be Worthy Of Trust

The most important message you want to convey when rebuilding relationships is that you are worthy of trust. Your friends and family want you to succeed but are naturally worried that you will relapse. By keeping all of your counseling appointments and working every day they will see you are serious about rebuilding your life.