When someone is in active alcoholism or addiction, relationships don’t function the way people expect them to.

In this episode, Sam Davis sits down with Sarah Pritchard, co-owner of Impact Recovery Center, for an unfiltered conversation about what relationships felt like when they were drinking — and what it’s like to be in a relationship with an actively addicted individual.

This is not a clinical breakdown. It’s the chaos, the rationalizations, the emotional confusion, and the constant push-pull that families and partners live inside every day.

We talk about:

• How addiction distorts love, loyalty, and responsibility

• Why partners feel unseen, unloved, and gaslit

• The difference between intention and capacity in active addiction

• Why trying harder almost always makes things worse

If you’re asking yourself, “Do they actually love me?” — this conversation will give you clarity, even if it’s uncomfortable.

Sponsored by Impact Recovery Center Impact Recovery Center provides structured, accountability-driven treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring issues.

Learn more here: 👉 https://impactrecoverycenter.net

If you’re a family member struggling to understand what’s happening in your relationship, you’re not alone. Support matters — for you too.