Protecting sobriety can look like turning your back on people you love. We’ve said no to friends, jobs, and even family to keep this thing. We wrestle with the guilt, the pride that had to die, and the moments that proved putting recovery first was the most loving and selfless choice we could make.

01:13 - Why “selfish” can be the healthiest thing you do

03:55 - Letting relationships go to protect sobriety

08:24 - The slow death of pride in recovery

12:02 - How boundaries make space for healing

20:49 - Sobriety’s ripple effect on the people around you

27:37 - Choosing recovery over comfort, every time

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