Life is too short to live one second in misery (The Daily Trudge)

For a lot of us in recovery, relationships have always been one-sided. We either took too much, gave too much, or stayed far longer than we should have out of guilt, fear, or obligation. Sobriety doesn’t just change our relationship with alcohol — it forces us to take an honest look at how we relate to people.

Healthy relationships aren’t built on rescuing, chasing approval, or constant self-sacrifice. They’re built on reciprocity — effort going both ways, respect flowing both directions, and boundaries that protect everyone involved.

In today’s Daily Trudge, we talk about:

• Why many of us confuse loyalty with self-abandonment
• How addiction trains us for one-sided relationships
• The difference between helping and enabling
• Why resentment is often a sign of imbalance
• Learning to receive, not just give
• Letting go of relationships that only work when we overextend
• How reciprocity supports emotional sobriety

Recovery teaches us that love doesn’t require us to disappear. We’re allowed to expect effort, honesty, and respect in return.

Healthy relationships don’t drain us — they support growth on both sides.

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