Dirty Little Secret: What do you do when the person you love becomes your biggest trigger?

What happens when the person you love most becomes the reason you relapse? In this deeply personal and raw edition of Dirty Little Secret, a listener calls in to confess that he’s a functioning alcoholic—and that his wife is the trigger behind his drinking. After years of sobriety, he found himself spiraling again once they got married.
Her constant anxiety, negativity, and refusal to seek help have pushed him to the edge, and now he’s drinking daily just to cope. Billy, Candice, and Pooh navigate this emotional confession with empathy, honesty, and tough love.
They ask the hard questions: Is it fair to blame your partner for your addiction? Can love survive when one person is drowning in emotional pain? And what do you do when your home no longer feels like a safe space?

Key Moments:

• The caller admits: “I drink because of my wife.”
• Billy challenges the narrative: “You’re surviving in your own house. That’s no way to live.”
• Candace offers a lifeline: “What if you asked her to go get help with you—not for you, but with you?”

This segment is a powerful reminder that addiction is complex, relationships are layered, and healing often requires more than love—it requires action.

If you or someone you love is struggling, know that you're not alone. Reach out. Talk to someone. And if you have a secret to share, call us at 833-787-1029 or DM Billy on Instagram @BillyOnTheRadio. Your story might help someone else find the courage to speak up.