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Alyssha: Show Up, Stay Sober, Be HonestIn this powerful and unflinchingly honest share, Alyssha opens up about the realities of recovery after her first year of sobriety—navigating grief, motherhood, relationships, and the slow unravelling of deeply rooted survival mechanisms. From the loss of her father just before her first sober anniversary to the heartbreak of losing her husband and becoming a single parent to six children, Alyssha reflects on how the rooms of AA, her sponsor, and her home group kept her grounded through unimaginable pain.She talks about discovering uncomfortable truths through her fourth and fifth steps—about cheating, emotional dependence, and resenting motherhood—and how even years into recovery, more is still revealed. Alyssha’s story reminds us that sobriety isn’t perfection; it’s about growth, willingness, and showing up when you want to run.Whether you're in early recovery or decades sober, this episode offers wisdom, humor, and deep humanity. Alyssha shows us how to stay honest, stay connected, and—above all—keep coming back.
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