Complacency in Recovery: When “I’m Fine” Becomes Dangerous
Complacency in recovery rarely announces itself. It creeps in quietly—disguised as comfort, routine, and “I’m fine.”
In this episode, Anthony Degasperis breaks down how complacency develops in recovery, why it’s one of the most common relapse pathways, and how to recognize the early warning signs before things spiral. Drawing from lived experience, Anthony explains why relapse is usually a process, not a moment—and why catching complacency early is far easier than rebuilding after a fall.
This conversation explores emotional sobriety, self-awareness, comparison traps, and the importance of…
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