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408. Dating in Early Recovery w/Melissa & Cody Kreutz

April 24, 2023 • Melissa & Cody Kreutz • Season 4 • Episode 8

Melissa & Cody are solo as they discuss dating, mainly dating in early sobriety. One of the most popular suggestions when getting sober is - DO NOT DATE!! Well, can it work? Does it work? What could go wrong?? Let's chat!

In this episode, we discuss

Why do people often suggest staying single when you first decide to change your substance abuse
Things to consider when dating
Setting boundaries
Intentions
What dating looked like in early recovery for Cody & Melissa

Melissa and Cody have been sober for 9.5 years and have been in a relationship for about as long. They are passionate about recovery, self-love, ending stigmas, and spirituality.

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-You can find Cody on Tiktok @codywkreutz and Instagram @codykreutz
-Find Melissa on Instagram @_thepetitecactus and TikTok @melskreutz

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