This heartfelt episode dives deep into the journey of personal growth and sobriety through the lens of Krista, who opens up about her decision to stop drinking. Krista recounts the challenges and growth that came with this process and how it impacted the relationships in her life. Krista and Shasta discuss the importance of mutual support in friendships, especially when someone makes a significant personal change. They explore how friends can navigate these changes together while maintaining understanding through periods of transformation. 

In this episode, Shasta and Krista answer the questions:

• In what ways can friends show support for someone who is undergoing a major personal change like sobriety? 
• How can friends communicate their own needs and boundaries while being supportive of someone going through a transformation? 
• What does it mean if someone’s personal growth journey creates distance in a friendship? Is it about the individual’s change or something else? 

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