In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Melissa from The Sober New Yorker to talk about her winding path to sobriety — the struggles, the relapses, and the moment it all finally clicked. At the heart of her story is a powerful relationship that helped guide her toward healing — and the tragic loss of that person to alcohol addiction. Melissa shares how that grief became her turning point, and how she now honors their memory by living fully and alcohol-free. This is an emotional and inspiring conversation about love, loss, and the strength it takes to keep choosing yourself.

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