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Hi! Content note: This episode includes conversations about addiction, substance use, and overdose. What if understanding addiction required the rest of us to do a little more of the work? This week, Stef gets into what it actually means to love someone with addiction—why sobriety has to belong to the person choosing it, how expectations can complicate recovery, and why understanding addiction shouldn’t fall entirely on the person struggling with it. Plus, an unexpectedly emotional conversation about grief, the universe owing her something good, men who refuse to say “I don’t know,” 90 Day Fiancé, and the healing powers of a really good latte. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, SAMHSA’s National Helpline offers free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). You can also find treatment resources at FindTreatment.gov. Therapists Said is a space for therapists to anonymously share what’s really happening behind the scenes of the mental health field. Add your voice here: https://www.mytherapistsaid.me/therapistssaid Follow along on Instagram and TikTok: @mytherapistsaidpod — New episodes every Wednesday and Friday.