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Livin on the El-Ledge: Why Do Functioning Alcoholics Get a Pass?

Courtney Andersen. Kimberly Elledge Season 3 Episode 81

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It’s another Livin on the El-Ledge week — the show within the Sober Vibes Podcast

In this episode, my sister Kimberly Elledge and I dive deep into a big question: Why do functioning alcoholics and addicts get a pass?

We unpack what it really means to be “high-functioning,” how society often overlooks addiction when it’s masked by success or stability, and how those same patterns can keep people stuck for years. This conversation is honest, raw, and full of the real talk that’s needed when it comes to understanding the layers of addiction and recovery.

Just because someone “seems fine” doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling. Sobriety is about healing what the world can’t always see.

Thank you for tuning in. We hope this episode helps you look at addiction and recovery through a more compassionate lens.

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