Forgive, Don’t Forget — The Science of Letting Go. Clarity meets courage as the Sobriety Crew breaks down forgiveness vs. passivity, triangulation, narrative control, and reactive abuse—with tools you can use today.

This episode blends science and street-smarts: how forgiveness lowers stress and relapse triggers, why boundaries protect love (not block it), and how to stop feeding someone else’s storyline—online and IRL.

• How forgiveness reduces cortisol and improves focus—without excusing harm.
• Spotting triangulation and narrative control in group chats and social feeds.
• What reactive abuse looks like (and how to avoid the screenshot trap).
• Practical boundary scripts you can use without losing your peace.
• Tech that helps: mood tracking, guided breathing, and self-monitoring for sobriety.

• 00:00 – Cold open & hook
• 02:10 – Science of forgiveness (stress, relapse, focus)
• 10:45 – Triangulation & narrative control (digital life)
• 18:30 – Reactive abuse: the calm storyteller vs. the shaking truth-teller
• 26:15 – Boundaries that protect love
• 31:40 – Tools & affirmations for daily recovery
• 34:50 – Closing: alignment is peace, not perfection

Daniel “Your Sobriety Buddy” Nelson • Jane Marie (Stats & Facts) • Chucky Chip (Tech on Deck) • Marcus the Motivator • Beeyou • Curious Joe

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• I choose clarity over confusion.
• Boundaries protect love.
• My strength is in my choices, not their reactions.

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