Season 2, Episode 12 – When Children Become Leverage: Navigating Sobriety Through Manipulation and Emotional Traps

Sobriety is hard enough—but when manipulation enters the picture, healing becomes a battlefield.

In this powerful episode of Absolutely Focused Radio, Daniel “ThaBudd” Nelson exposes the emotional toll of maintaining sobriety while facing covert manipulation, gaslighting, and guilt tactics—especially when children are used as tools in toxic dynamics.

💡 "Peace in recovery requires protecting yourself from emotional warfare disguised as concern."

You’ll learn how to spot emotional traps, recognize Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) triggers, and set firm boundaries that put your mental and emotional wellness first.

✅ The impact of manipulation and guilt on recovery
✅ How PAWS heightens emotional sensitivity
✅ How to respond when children are used to control or shame you
✅ Tools to regain your voice and protect your sobriety

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