The Return Threshold in Recovery
In returning with their ultimate boon, the individual in recovery often has some idea of their goals. Now is the time to implement what they could not start while in treatment. They obtain a job, attend meetings, work on rebuilding and maintaining relationships. New relationships are formed as well. They move forward in the next stage of their life.
Why Recovery Requires Community
Entire books can be written on the importance of relationships, so I won’t complete a full deep dive. I will, however, discuss the importance of relationships in regard to formation of the heroic identity. Allies have the ability to support the hero on their journey, even in ways they do not expect.