The clarity that comes with recovery can bring many regrets. Your chief priority may be to start working on rebuilding relationships after rehab. The damage that occurs while you’re under the influence may seem irreparable. Your loved ones were likely the ones who had to deal with the fallout of the actions you took in your former life. While nothing is promised, there are practical tips that can increase your chances of picking up the pieces. To learn more, contact Bayview Recovery today at 855.478.3650.

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Give Them Time

The desire to make up for your mistakes can feel overwhelming. You’re thinking about everything you did and the pain you caused. However, your friends and family may not be in a place where they are ready to work on things. As difficult as it may feel, giving them space now can allow them to heal. Once they see that you are working on making permanent changes, those you love may be open to more contact and, hopefully, repairing broken relationships after you leave rehab.

Keep Your Promises

People under the influence of drugs or alcohol often make commitments they don’t keep. One of the first things you can do when it comes to working on relationships after rehab is sticking to your word. If you say you want to have lunch at noon on Tuesday, be there on time. Attend if you say you will show up for a social gathering. Establish routines with loved ones that allow them to see that you are committed to a life in recovery and on building better relationships after rehab.

Keep the Lines of Communication Open

Many people with addiction start pulling away from friends and family to hide what’s really happening in their life. When that happens, those people may get to a point where they don’t want to communicate anymore. They may fear being lied to because they’ve learned not to trust what you say. Do your best to stay in contact, even if it’s just by sending a text or email. Again, it’s about giving your loved one’s time to accept that you have changed and are looking to have a stronger, more trusting relationship after rehab. Showing that you are present and available when they are ready can help break down the walls of mistrust.

Engage in Healthy Routines Together

Taking part in various activities with loved ones can be another way of building a better relationship after rehab. Maybe you can decide to get healthy by going on walks or attending fitness classes together. Look for classes that help you deepen your interest in different hobbies like cooking or art. Establishing healthy routines is a way of creating newer, better memories of time spent together than those from your addictive past.

Be Honest About Your Struggles

It can be tempting to pretend that everything is fine when your friends and family ask. Recovery is a long process that can bring about various setbacks. You may be afraid to admit that you are in danger of relapsing. Being open about how close you are to the edge can be a good way of rebuilding trust in relationships after rehab. It can show your loved ones that you are committed to being honest in good times and bad. Letting them know what’s going on gives them the chance to offer support that can keep you from relapsing.

Start the Path to Recovery

Bayview Recovery provides a safe, therapeutic atmosphere for individuals looking for a new way forward. The help we offer can put you in a place where you can rebuild relationships after completing rehab.

Find out more about Bayview Recovery and how we can help you live a better life by calling 855.478.3650.

Give Them Time

The desire to make up for your mistakes can feel overwhelming. You're thinking about everything you did and the pain you caused. However, your friends and family may not be in a place where they are ready to work on things. As difficult as it may feel, giving them space now can allow them to heal. Once they see that you are working on making permanent changes, those you love may be open to more contact and, hopefully, repairing broken relationships after you leave rehab.

Keep Your Promises

People under the influence of drugs or alcohol often make commitments they don't keep. One of the first things you can do when it comes to working on relationships after rehab is sticking to your word. If you say you want to have lunch at noon on Tuesday, be there on time. Attend if you say you will show up for a social gathering. Establish routines with loved ones that allow them to see that you are committed to a life in recovery and on building better relationships after rehab.

Keep the Lines of Communication Open

Many people with addiction start pulling away from friends and family to hide what's really happening in their life. When that happens, those people may get to a point where they don't want to communicate anymore. They may fear being lied to because they've learned not to trust what you say. Do your best to stay in contact, even if it's just by sending a text or email. Again, it's about giving your loved one's time to accept that you have changed and are looking to have a stronger, more trusting relationship after rehab. Showing that you are present and available when they are ready can help break down the walls of mistrust.

Engage in Healthy Routines Together

Be Honest About Your Struggles

It can be tempting to pretend that everything is fine when your friends and family ask. Recovery is a long process that can bring about various setbacks. You may be afraid to admit that you are in danger of relapsing. Being open about how close you are to the edge can be a good way of rebuilding trust in relationships after rehab. It can show your loved ones that you are committed to being honest in good times and bad. Letting them know what's going on gives them the chance to offer support that can keep you from relapsing.

Start the Path to Recovery