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

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 SobrietyThe sneaky ways your brain keeps you stuck — and what to do about it. 🎧 What It Really Means to Be a Dry DrunkSober doesn’t mean healed. Here’s how to avoid the emotional pitfalls that lead to relapse. 🎧 How to Start Your Healing Journey TodayYou 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 Is Angela the right Coach for you? Book A Call Here to find out : addictionunlimited.com/call Is Relapse a Choice? Episode #79: https://addictionunlimited.com/is-relapse-a-choice/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/addictionunlimited   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Angela & Addiction Unlimited Podcast.” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to keep moving forward to the recovery lifestyle they want.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!