I dated an alcoholic.

And I stayed anyway.

In this episode, I share the full story — how we met, why I was drawn to him, what addiction really looks like inside a relationship, and the emotional toll of loving someone who won’t help themselves.

We talk about:
• Addiction as an illness
• Falling for someone’s potential
• Supporting someone through recovery
• Emotional exhaustion
• Self-care and boundaries
• Why you can’t save someone who doesn’t want to change

I still think about him all the time.
But I also know loving him almost cost me myself.

If you’ve ever loved someone struggling with addiction, this one’s for you