In this raw and heartfelt episode of Sober Disclosure, Jimmy and Breezy sit down with Shawn, who opens up about his complex journey through sobriety. With just over two years sober, Shawn shares his struggles with emotional sobriety, revealing that it's been the missing piece in his recovery. Despite multiple attempts at sobriety in the past, Shawn recognizes that emotional awareness was something he never fully addressed until now.
Shawn dives deep into his current work with a new sponsor, who is helping him unpack the root causes of his addiction, focusing on the "why" behind his drinking rather than just following the surface-level actions prescribed by the program. He also discusses his codependency issues, particularly with women, and how he spent six years in a relationship that kept him from truly looking inward.
Jimmy jokingly calls Shawn a "sensitive douche," urging him to share more emotion, but Shawn takes that challenge to heart. He opens up about the painful loss he's recently experienced in sobriety, and the emotional weight he has had to carry. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is not just about quitting substances, but about doing the deep emotional work necessary to heal. We are so proud of Shawn for getting real and allowing us to be part of his journey. Tune in for a moving conversation that highlights the importance of emotional sobriety, vulnerability, and the strength it takes to truly face your pain in recovery.
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