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Lessons from addiction

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Jul 02, 2026
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I learned so much when I was married to an alcoholic.

Compassion comes to mind today, as I reflect on relapse and how integral it is in an addict’s recovery; a normal part of their journey that is often met with despair or frustration.

You don’t have to have a substance abuse problem to experience relapse.

It happens in a…

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