E180: Can Chronic Relapsing Negatively Affect Others in the Sober Community?

Relapse is common in sober communities.  Can chronic relapse be disruptive to the group?  If it is, how should it be addressed?  We talk about chronic relapsers and how their presence can actually enhance the sobriety of those who continue with their recovery journey and how they should be treated with empathy.  We discuss some who relapsed for decades, only to finally find continuous sobriety.  We also discuss how to address anyone in a recovery community who is disruptive.

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