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Scenario

When couples in recovery trigger each other's addiction

My partner and I are both in recovery from alcohol addiction and we've been sober for different amounts of time, but lately we keep having these weird moments where one of us will mention wanting a drink and the other gets triggered, and then we both feel guilty and ashamed but we can't figure out how to talk about cravings without destabilizing each other.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people sharing the same struggle can inadvertently become each other's greatest vulnerability.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Addiction as mental health condition?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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