Billy and Jason
Billy and Jason
144: Married and Recovering (Sort Of)
144: Married and Recovering (Sort Of)
144: Married and Recovering (Sort Of)
Sunday 24th July 2022
Jenn and Kim discuss the complexities of marriage in recovery with hosts Billy and Jason. Listen now for heartfelt advice and practical tips.
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Marriage and Recovery: Balancing Love and Sobriety
It doesn't fix everything, but I think there's a lot of trust that we both want to be here, and so that helps.
Ever wondered how couples manage their marriages when recovery is part of the equation? In this episode of 'Recovery (Sort Of)', hosts Billy and Jason sit down with their wives, Jenn and Kim, to chat about the highs and lows of marriage in recovery. Jenn, who is in recovery with Billy, and Kim, who isn't part of the recovery community, share their unique perspectives on what makes their marriages work.
The conversation kicks off with a question many couples in recovery might ponder: Are there specific rules for maintaining a healthy marriage when one or both partners are in recovery? Should they keep their recoveries separate, or can they attend the same homegroup? While there aren't one-size-fits-all answers, Jenn and Kim offer valuable insights from their personal experiences. Throughout the episode, the group emphasizes the importance of open communication, vulnerability, and intimacy.
They discuss practical tools that have helped them maintain strong relationships, such as practicing gratitude, staying connected to a supportive community, and avoiding the temptation to use past hurts against each other. One particularly touching moment comes when Jenn shares, 'It doesn't fix everything, but I think there's a lot of trust that we both want to be here, and so that helps'.
This sentiment captures the essence of their discussion—acknowledging that while recovery adds complexity to a marriage, it also brings opportunities for deeper trust and connection. Whether you're in a recovery marriage or just curious about how others navigate this unique challenge, this episode offers heartfelt advice and practical tips for building and maintaining a healthy relationship. Tune in to hear Jenn and Kim's stories and gain some fresh perspectives on love and sobriety.