Navigating Love and Sobriety: Anthony's Journey with Rise Together
Their finances are more in line than drunk people...paying attention to the girl who's talking to me is more conducive to a relationship than finding ways to sneak out the back door and get drunk, I think.
Ever wondered how to handle dating and relationships while staying sober? In this episode of 'Recovery Elevator', Paul Churchill and Kristopher Oyen sit down with Anthony from Rise Together, who has nearly three years of sobriety under his belt. Anthony opens up about his personal journey to sobriety and the challenges and triumphs he's faced along the way, particularly when it comes to love and relationships without alcohol.
Rise Together, an organization dedicated to educating and supporting young people, plays a significant role in Anthony's story. The conversation touches on the broader impact of addiction on communities and emphasizes the importance of setting small, attainable goals in the recovery process. Anthony's insights into maintaining healthy relationships without alcohol are both practical and heartening. He shares how focusing on genuine connection and understanding with a partner is far more rewarding than any temporary escape alcohol might offer.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of relationships while staying true to their sobriety journey.