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39 - Paige advises those married to an active user
39 - Paige advises those married to an active user
39 - Paige advises those married to an active user
Thursday 25th October 2018
Paige Fant discusses being married to an active user, setting boundaries, and finding support on Real Recovery Talk Episode 39.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Get the buttons here!Love and Boundaries: Paige's Journey with an Active User
Sometimes it feels really good just to relate to somebody who has been through what you're going through currently and just, yeah, find some support from them.
Imagine being married to someone struggling with addiction. How do you cope? In this compelling episode of 'Real Recovery Talk', Paige Fant opens up about her personal experience living with an active user and navigating the rocky road to recovery. Joined by host Tom Conrad, along with guests Adam Colling and Ben Bueno, Paige shares valuable insights on setting boundaries and finding the right support systems.
She candidly discusses the importance of seeking help from groups like Al-Anon and AA, which played a crucial role in her journey. The conversation delves into the necessity of maintaining personal well-being while supporting a partner in recovery. Paige emphasizes that everyone must manage their own pain and highlights the benefits of having a primary therapist. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice for anyone in a similar situation, reminding us that love doesn't have to mean self-destruction.
Tune in to hear Paige's story and gather some invaluable tips on how to maintain balance and sanity in relationships affected by addiction.