In this deeply personal and reflective episode, we hear from Chris — a member whose story reminds us that healing rarely follows a straight line.

Chris shares his early experiences with alcohol, how it became both a refuge and a destructive force, and how a complicated relationship with his father shaped his understanding of connection, masculinity, and emotional survival.

Though his share is cut short by a sudden family emergency, we’ve chosen to present it exactly as it unfolded — a quiet reminder that sobriety doesn’t pause life’s interruptions, but rather equips us to face them with clarity and courage. In the spirit of Marshall McLuhan, the medium is the message.

This episode stands not only as a testament to personal growth but also as a snapshot of life in motion — honest, unfinished, and undeniably real.