Supporting Your Spouse: Strategies for Coping with Alcoholism
Episode Overview
Set clear boundaries with your spouse regarding their drinking. Seek professional help to guide you through this difficult time. Focus on maintaining your own well-being and self-care. Understand that you can't control the outcome of your spouse's recovery. Use empathy balanced with firmness when dealing with your spouse.
You can't tie your emotional well-being to the outcome because there's a very high likelihood that the outcome isn't going to be what you want it to be
Tom Conrad and Benjamin B. tackle a tough but crucial topic: what to do when your spouse won't stop drinking. This episode of Real Recovery Talk is a lifeline for those caught in the turmoil of a loved one's addiction. Tom, a recovering addict himself, brings empathy and real-world experience to the table, offering practical advice that you can start implementing today. The episode covers five essential strategies for coping with an alcoholic spouse, blending empathy with firmness and self-care.
You'll learn the importance of setting boundaries, seeking professional help, and maintaining your own well-being amidst the chaos. Tom and Ben also share anecdotes from their personal experiences and those of others they've helped, making the advice both relatable and actionable. Whether you're feeling frustrated, hopeless, or just plain exhausted, this episode offers a glimmer of hope and a roadmap to better days.
If you're struggling with how to support your spouse while taking care of yourself, this episode is a must-listen. Why not give it a try and see if it can make a difference in your life?