My Letter to Relapse and the Raw Truth About How to Stay Sober

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Getting sober is one thing. Staying sober is the real fight.

If you’ve ever relapsed and thought, “What the hell just happened?” — this one’s for you.
In a raw moment of heartbreak and rage after a friend’s relapse, I wrote a letter to relapse itself. It’s not warm. It’s not fuzzy. And it’s exactly what you need to hear.

We’re digging into:

Why relapse doesn’t just happen — it’s a series of choices
The dangerous trap of indecision that keeps you stuck
What it looks like to truly commit to your sobriety
3 no-BS actions to take right now to protect your peace and your sobriety

Whether you’re 10 hours sober or 10 years in, this episode will remind you who’s really in charge.

💬 You’ll Hear:

(2:01) What relapse really is — and why it doesn’t just “happen” to you
(9:14) The most common lies we tell ourselves about “controlling” our drinking
(17:20) How my 60-day break turned into my biggest drinking spiral
(27:33) The exact moment I lost control — and what I should have done instead
(39:45) 3 actions to take today to make relapse much less likely

🧠 Quote to Remember

“Relapse doesn’t start with a drink. It starts with a thought. And that’s where you take your power back.”

💡 You’ll Also Love:

🎧 5 Roadblocks Sabotaging Your Sobriety
The sneaky ways your brain keeps you stuck — and what to do about it.
🎧 What It Really Means to Be a Dry Drunk
Sober doesn’t mean healed. Here’s how to avoid the emotional pitfalls that lead to relapse.
🎧 How to Start Your Healing Journey Today
You don’t need a perfect plan — you just need a starting point. This is it.
🎧 Who Are You Without Alcohol?
The identity crisis nobody talks about. Let’s figure out who you really are, sober.

🔗 Links Mentioned

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Is Relapse a Choice? Episode #79: https://addictionunlimited.com/is-relapse-a-choice/

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