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Staying Sober While Spouse is California Sober

Saturday 25th November 2023

Listen to a powerful episode of 'Clean or Sober' where a guest navigates staying sober while their spouse follows a 'California Sober' path. Discover resilience and hope.
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Clean or Sober
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Sobriety's Test: Balancing Personal Recovery with a 'California Sober' Partner

Episode Overview

  • The episode delves into the guest's journey of battling addiction from a young age and navigating the criminal justice system.
  • The speaker shares the heart-wrenching reality of the loss of friends in recovery, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of sobriety.
  • The conversation explores the complexities of maintaining sobriety while dealing with the dynamics of relationships and parenting.
  • Listeners gain insights into the guest's experiences with childhood trauma and resilience in the face of addiction.
  • The episode also sheds light on the guest's leadership roles and service in recovery, emphasizing hope and personal growth.
I had a spiritual bottom. And I think that one trumps all the other bottoms.
What happens when your path to sobriety doesn't quite align with your partner's? In this episode of 'Clean or Sober', the guest opens up about their unique journey of staying clean while their spouse follows the 'California Sober' lifestyle. This raw and candid conversation sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of maintaining sobriety amidst differing approaches to recovery.
Our guest, who has risen to leadership roles and mentorship positions since embracing sobriety, shares how they navigate these complexities with unwavering self-awareness and commitment. They discuss the heart-wrenching loss of friends to addiction, the temptation to stray from their path, and the profound moments that solidified their resolve to stay sober. Through personal anecdotes and broader insights, this episode offers a heartfelt exploration of resilience, personal growth, and the intricate dance of relationships in recovery.
Whether you're on your own journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a relatable and inspiring perspective on the multifaceted nature of addiction recovery.