Welcome to episode 78 of the Recovery Show. This episode is brought to you by Amy, Becky, and Brenda.

They used the donation button on our website. Thank you Amy, Becky, and Brenda for your

generous contributions. This episode is for you. We are friends and family members

of alcoholics and addicts who have found a path to serenity and happiness.

We who live or have lived with a seemingly hopeless problem of addiction understand as perhaps

few others can.

So much depends on our own attitudes and we believe that changed

attitudes can aid recovery. Are you in a relationship with an alcoholic or

attic? Have you ever thought my life would be so much easier without this person?

Have you ever wondered how you could leave them?

If you could leave them, because it just doesn't seem possible. Today we have four personal stories from individuals who have

faced that hard question, stay or go. Before we begin we would like to state

that though we at the Recovery Show may be in a 12-step program,

we represent ourselves rather than the program.

During this show, we will share our own experiences as they relate to this question of stay or go.

The opinions expressed here are strictly those of the person who gave them.

Take what you like and leave the rest.

We hope that you will find something in our sharing that speaks to your life.

My name is Spencer and I'm your host.

The first segment of today's episode of the Recovery Show will be our stories of how we decided to question, stay or go.

Following a musical break, we will talk about my life and recovery, about what's happening

in the meetings I attend, and in my life. I will follow that with your email or voice contributions and some brief news about the

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