Originally Posted by
MissFixit 
I read this passage from the link you posted. The question that I have is what is the time frame? Yes, it varies for everyone, but if someone has been sober for a year or more and this numbness still exists, then what? What if they never "turn it around."
some couples in recovery make it. some don't.
just like amongst the "normies" (if there is such an animal)
those that do make it.....wowww! they are splendid people to be around.
the couples in recovery that did make it through this transition will be the first to share that the journey was not an easy feat.