Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast
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Episode 187: Friendships in Sobriety
Episode 187: Friendships in Sobriety
Episode 187: Friendships in Sobriety
Wednesday 9th September 2020
Angela and John explore how friendships change in sobriety, sharing insights on maintaining old ties and making new ones. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Friendships and Sobriety: Angela and John Share Their Stories
And so, using that as a way to talk to somebody when there's a disagreement or a problem, or you know whatever you know saying, the story I'm telling myself about this conversation is that you know blah, blah, blah, and then the other person can clarify or confirm.
Friendships can be both a lifeline and a challenge when you're on the path to sobriety. In this episode of AA Beyond Belief's Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast, Angela and John open up about how their relationships have evolved through their journeys to recovery. Angela managed to maintain friendships from her drinking days, while John found himself needing to change his social circle entirely.
They chat about the importance of setting boundaries, effective communication, and the tricky balance of keeping old friends while making new ones in recovery. They also touch on the surprising value of virtual friendships and delve into the concept of recovery capital and group dynamics within AA. This episode offers heartfelt insights into the role of friendship in sobriety, providing listeners with relatable experiences and practical advice.