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Ep130 – Disastrous Communication in the Aftermath of Addiction

  • March 14, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Gaslighting, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

More than anything else, recovering a relationship from alcoholism is a huge communication problem. And it isn’t just a problem with the words we choose, it is the modes of communication that keep us stuck…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep129 – Regret is where the Shame Lives

  • March 7, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Gaslighting, Marriage, Recovery

For alcoholics, there is a direct relationship between the shame from past behaviors, and a tangible liquid called alcohol. For the loved ones of alcoholics, spouses in particular, the source of shame is far less…

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  • Addiction
  • Family
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep128 – Love Hurts: Pain Inflicted Between Generations

  • February 28, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety, Teens

Do you remember a correction, disciplinary action or criticism from years or decades ago that still hurts? We bet the person who delivered those words doesn’t remember. Have you ever delivered a message that someone…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep127 – The Power of Speaking Your Truth

  • February 21, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Health, Marriage, Mental Health, Recovering Out Loud, Recovery, Sobriety

There is an enormous relief that comes with shining a light into the dark corners and letting the truth be heard. And it is more than emotional and mental relief – it is vitally important…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep125 – How did Addiction and Sobriety Feel for Sheri?

  • February 7, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Gaslighting, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

Experiencing the addiction and early sobriety of a loved one can feel painful, lonely, chaotic, traumatic, isolating and terrorizing for the spouses of alcoholics. On this episode, Matt asks Sheri to recall the emotions she…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery

Ep124 – Conquering the Two Pitfalls of Early Sobriety

  • January 31, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

The healing that comes for some in the recovery from alcoholism is the result of hard work. We have to want sobriety for ourselves, and not to appease someone else. We also have to want…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep122 – The Pain of “Helpful Advice” that Hurts with Dawn

  • January 17, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Health, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

Our family and our friends mean well when they give us advice about our alcoholic marriages. The problem with well-meaning advice from people who have never walked in our shoes is that it often misses…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep121 – The Blame Game Keeps Us Stuck

  • January 10, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Marriage, Recovery, Sex, Sobriety

As an active alcoholic, Matt put a lot of the blame for their dysfunctional marriage on Sheri. In early sobriety, he blamed himself for the overwhelming shame he felt. The whole time, Sheri was convinced…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep120 – Hard-Earned Tears with Kathy

  • January 3, 2022
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

“I look at the face that looks back at me from the mirror, and it’s jarring. I look like I’ve aged ten years in just this last one. But it’s more than superficial. The heartbreak…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep119 – Beware of the Inevitable Letdown

  • December 27, 2021
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Recovery, Sobriety

The week after Christmas offers lots of threats to sobriety and mental health. Family tension, financial strain, an overbooked calendar, and festive expectations all lead to stress and pressure that is not relieved when the…

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