Alcohol and Relationships: The Hidden Third Wheel - As an ex-high functioning alcoholic, I’ve seen

Alcohol and Relationships: The Hidden Third Wheel - As an ex-high functioning alcoholic, I’ve seen it countless times…alcohol quietly taking the role of the third wheel in failing relationships. One partner ready to focus on health and happiness, the other still dancing with the bottle. Sobriety can become a wedge, not because it’s wrong, but because it creates clarity while the other person remains lost in the haze. Alcohol promises connection but delivers chaos. Relationships teeter on the brink, with one person desperately clutching at love while threatening divorce, separation, or a crumbling home. Sobriety becomes the Hail Mary, the last-ditch effort to save the ship. But here’s the truth: sobriety isn’t about saving the relationship…it’s about transforming yourself. Recovery is a journey you embark on for you, not just your family or partner. It’s about becoming someone who values health, love, and clarity over the fog of alcohol. Sometimes, the hardest truth is realizing that growth requires letting go of someone who’s still choosing toxicity. Choose yourself. Choose your well-being. And remember, your greatest love story should be with yourself. Follow me for more guidance and connect with a community that supports you every step of the way. Check my page for resources on how to reclaim your life…one sip at a time. #BeyondSober #Sobriety #Sober #Recovery #Alcohol #soberlife