This is Chelsea Ocean’s mental health & addiction recovery story—told through the lens of grief, love, and strength. After losing her husband, a decorated Marine, to alcoholism, Chelsea turned heartbreak into advocacy. She shares the unseen signs of high-functioning addiction, the trauma of emotional abuse, and her journey from enabling to letting go.

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00:00 Introduction to Chelsea's Story
00:30 Meet the Hosts and Guest
01:56 Chelsea's Life with Dan
03:22 Understanding Alcoholism Stages
05:59 Military Life and Alcoholism
08:30 Community and Support Challenges
13:36 Personal Struggles and Coping
19:54 The Breaking Point
33:33 Struggles and Support
34:04 Facing Reality
34:31 The Breaking Point
36:35 A Difficult Decision
37:59 Life After Loss
40:48 Reflections and Advice
45:09 Healing and Moving Forward
49:11 Gratitude and Conclusion