E109: Relationships and Sobriety: How Recovery Affects Your Family and FriendsE109: Relationships and Sobriety: How Recovery Affects Your Family and Friends
Through the Glass Recovery
In this episode of Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, we take a look into the ripple effects sobriety can have on personal relationships. Often, the road to recovery isn’t just about changing your habits—it’s about transforming the way you i
0:00•7 Oct 2024
Sobriety's Ripple Effect: Transforming Relationships
Episode Overview
- Sobriety can deeply affect your relationships with family and friends.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships.
- Emotional sobriety is as important as physical sobriety.
- Community support can make a significant difference in recovery.
- It's essential to find genuine connections that support your new lifestyle.
“My life now, there's not a drink on this earth that would taste nice enough to make me risk what I have now”
Relationships can be a tricky terrain to navigate, especially when you're on the path to sobriety. In this episode of 'Through the Glass Recovery,' hosts Steve and Julie sit down with guests Patty Clark and Carrie Ann to chat about how getting sober impacts relationships with family and friends. From mending broken trust to fostering deeper connections, this episode dives into the highs and lows of sobriety's ripple effects on personal relationships.
Patty, who got sober in 1988, shares her incredible journey from Tucson to New Zealand, highlighting the importance of community and support. She also talks about her new book, 'Recovery Road Trip,' which offers a unique blend of storytelling and journaling prompts. Carrie Ann, who has been sober for over four years, opens up about her struggles with guilt and shame and how she found solace in counselling.
The conversation is heartfelt and real, touching on everything from setting boundaries to finding genuine connections. If you're dealing with relationship challenges in your sobriety journey, this episode is packed with stories and advice that can help you move forward. So why should you listen? Because it's not just about quitting alcohol; it's about transforming your life and relationships for the better.
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