This episode focuses on the challenges of family reconnection during recovery, particularly when progress feels slow. Joseph discusses how reconnection often moves more slowly than recovery behaviors, emphasizing that emotional healing requires time, especially when families have been trained to stay alert and braced for potential issues. He shared two case examples: Tom, a father who maintained gentle contact with his sober daughter, and Eric, who learned to be consistently present without demanding closeness, which eventually led his family to notice a difference in his behavior. Joseph concluded by offering three gentle practices for families navigating slow reconnection.