Validation Is Not Healing

Sobriety & Oversharing A Relapse Trigger Boundaries are Key!

🚨 “Don’t Overshare Your Way Into a Relapse” | Boundaries & Recovery Psychology Short Here’s a mindset shift that changed everything for me: “I don’t go where I’m tolerated—I go where I’m wanted.” It’s not arrogance. It’s emotional sobriety. In recovery, feeling like an inconvenience—being barely tolerated—can be toxic. And one of the most dangerous habits for a recovering addict is the urge to overshare. When I was drinking, I’d spill my guts to anyone just to feel seen. I thought maybe if I laid it all out—trauma, guilt, shame—someone would finally understand. Spoiler: it didn’t work. It left me feeling embarrassed, exposed, and craving a drink just to numb the shame. And I’m not alone. 👉 A 2020 study in Addiction Research & Theory found that 45% of recovering addicts report oversharing as a relapse trigger. Why? Because oversharing often isn’t about connection—it’s about chasing lost validation. 🧠 Recovery is about building healthy relationships, not trauma vending machines. Talk to those who’ve earned the right to hear your story. Protect your truth. Share with purpose. And remember: You’re not an inconvenience. You’re a miracle in progress.