When someone is in active alcoholism or addiction, relationships don’t function the way people expect them to.
In this episode, Sam Davis sits down with Sarah Pritchard, co-owner of Impact Recovery Center, for an unfiltered conversation about what relationships felt like when they were drinking — and what it’s like to be in a relationship with an actively addicted individual.
This is not a clinical breakdown. It’s the chaos, the rationalizations, the emotional confusion, and the constant push-pull that families and partners live inside every day.
We talk about:
• How addiction distorts love, loyalty, and responsibility
• Why partners feel unseen, unloved, and gaslit
• The difference between intention and capacity in active addiction
• Why trying harder almost always makes things worse
If you’re asking yourself, “Do they actually love me?” — this conversation will give you clarity, even if it’s uncomfortable.
Sponsored by Impact Recovery Center Impact Recovery Center provides structured, accountability-driven treatment for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring issues.
Learn more here: 👉 https://impactrecoverycenter.net
If you’re a family member struggling to understand what’s happening in your relationship, you’re not alone. Support matters — for you too.
