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Today we hear from Jade. She's 27 years old, from Kentucky and has had her last drink on April 14th 2018. The Ego:  The part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and unconscious mind.  It is in charge of reality testing and gives us a sense of personal identity.  The self concept.  A collection of beliefs that serve as the foundation for our bearings in life.  A healthy ego can serve to give us something to lean on when times get tough.  We believe in ourselves and are capable of handling adversity or difficult emotions.     An unhealthy ego can cause us a lot of problems.  When an ego gets unhealthy, it can keep us from living in the present moment because we harbor beliefs about ourselves that aren't congruent with reality.  Letting go of an unhealthy ego is a big step in recovery.  Jade, with about 2 months since her last drink, shares her story...   SHOW NOTES   [11:15] Paul Introduces Jade. Jade is a 27-year-old liquor store manager from Kentucky.  She has a dog, and enjoys the outdoors, p