Does anyone else feel like after getting sober a lot of yoor family still doubts your sobriety?
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It takes a long time, got to just keep being a living example.
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And they still treat you like you’re still a drunk - not trusting your decisions, etc. - it will get better - they really just need to be shown for awhile
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Yes, this is so real. Think about how long your family watched you use. Months, years, however long it was, that's how long they knew that version of you as "normal". Trust takes time to rebuild, usually longer than we want it to. Give them the same grace you're giving yourself right now. The new you is still new to them. Keep showing up and it'll click for them eventually.
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Yes it happens but it takes time just keep showing up and doing the next right thing and they will eventually come around
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I'm a month away from 7 years sober and I still feel like this...
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100 percent!!!
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In the beginning I felt that way. It took a long time to show them how serious i was and what it meant to me. I think that natural because just like we need to heal our family does too.
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@samantha485687 ... We all go through this with our families. They're accustomed to seeing us in an inebriated state. They've technically never seen us in a sober state. The rule of thumb is that you take the number of years you drank and double it. That's how long, technically, it will take them to come around and see the true change in you.
Yes, maybe, but remember, you only have to prove it to yourself. You can’t help how they feel, I felt like you also, but I gave that up and now in my heart I know I have stayed sober.
Many don't want to see you do well. It would throw off their view of themselves and so they're actually afraid of you being yourself and okay. These may constitute resentments, but don't ever feel like you have to make amends on YOUR part. It's a vicious cycle, forgiving a bigoted family member, and some people we need to keep our guard up around.
Family.. some friends as well.
We did great harm to our love ones. It takes time to rebuild some relationships. Hang in there
Sometimes our biggest supporters can be our biggest triggers. You know your doing the right thing. That's what matters. They will eventually see that.
I completely understand the desire for support and approval from the people you care about. If they are a healthy influence, I would suggest writing them a simple letter. Be completely honest about your desire to change your life and how important their support is. Just by taking time to do this, it shows your willingness to actually do the work. I would give it to them in person and tell them to read it in private. It makes it personal without them feeling pressured into accepting so they don't feel like the 'bad guy.' hope this helps.
Yes my family still does. Don't give power to their doubts. This is for you so hold onto your truth and don't empower poor perceptions. Keep up the good work. You know what you are and you know what your not.
My family expected me to die from drinking. WnenI got sober, I'm pretty sure they were disappointed. They treat me like I'm s
No, I can’t say that I’ve had that problem. As I got sober from alcohol I also got sober from people. …Family included. 
You are used to the new you.. your family still defaults to who the old you was.. it takes AA lot of time for your efforts and hard work are noticed and show off