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E115: How the Family Could React to Your Recovery


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I was not prepared for how my family would react to the work I had to do to stay sober.  Specifically, going to meetings.  Going to a lot of meetings.  At one point, my wife asked me, "When do you stop going to those meetings?"  How do I tell my wife I don't ever stop, just like I don't ever stop being an alcoholic.

Steve and I talk about our challenges with getting sober and how it affected the family.  It took about two years before my wife was really supportive of being out of the home.   Many of us have had this experience.

If you are new and are having these issue, we hope this episode gives you experience strength and hope.

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