Matt J
Matt J, Steve C
Ep 114 - How the Family Could React to Your Recovery
Ep 114 - How the Family Could React to Your Recovery
Ep 114 - How the Family Could React to Your Recovery
Tuesday 28th February 2023
Hosts Matt J and Steve C discuss how sobriety impacts family dynamics and share tips for gaining support from loved ones on Sober Friends podcast.
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35 minutes
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Matt J
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Family Reactions to Sobriety: A Candid Talk with Sober Friends
If you put in some work and you start showing results, you might get some more support. You probably will get a little bit more leeway if you can show the investment.
Ever wondered how your journey to sobriety might affect your family dynamics? In this eye-opening episode of the Sober Friends podcast, hosts Matt J and Steve C lay it all out. They share their personal stories of the hurdles and triumphs they faced when explaining their need to attend AA meetings to their families.
Matt recounts a poignant moment when his wife questioned his frequent meeting attendance, asking, 'When do you stop going to those meetings?' His response was heartfelt and honest: 'I don't ever stop, just like I don't ever stop being an alcoholic.' This conversation sheds light on the often-unspoken challenges of balancing recovery with family life. Steve also shares his experience, noting that it took his wife about two years to fully support his commitment to sobriety.
The hosts emphasize that early in recovery, finding balance can be tough, but with time and visible progress, family members often become more understanding and supportive. They discuss the importance of service positions within the recovery community and how these roles not only help others but also strengthen one's own journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the complexities of maintaining sobriety while navigating family expectations.
Tune in for valuable insights and heartfelt advice from those who've been there.