Sherry Hoppen

She Surrenders - The Podcast

Sherry Hoppen

  • Braving Addiction Together: A Pastor's Wife's Journey of Compassion and Hope

Braving Addiction Together: A Pastor's Wife's Journey of Compassion and Hope

Sunday 17th March 2024

Discover Deb's heartfelt journey supporting her husband's addiction recovery, highlighting faith, resilience, and community in this inspiring episode.
52 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest

About this podcast

She Surrenders - The Podcast
Author:
Sherry Hoppen
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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A Pastor's Wife's Journey: Compassion and Hope in Addiction Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Faith can be a powerful tool in overcoming addiction.
  • Support from a spouse is crucial in the recovery journey.
  • Community programs like Celebrate Recovery offer essential support.
  • Transparency and honesty are key to healing.
  • Resilience and persistence can lead to eventual triumph over addiction.
The truth is that you do move past this, you do, and you will.
In this heartfelt episode of She Surrenders - The Podcast, host Sherry Hoppen welcomes Deb, a pastor's wife, to share her deeply personal journey through her husband's addiction to prescription pain medication. Deb's story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering support, providing a compassionate perspective on the challenges faced by families dealing with addiction. As Deb recounts her husband's battle with dependency, she also sheds light on the often-overlooked struggles of being a supportive spouse.
Her candid reflections reveal the emotional toll and the eventual triumph that comes from walking this difficult path together. You'll hear about the critical role faith played in their recovery and how Celebrate Recovery provided a lifeline for them both. Deb's experience underscores the importance of community, transparency, and persistence in the face of addiction. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and understanding in their own journey or in supporting a loved one through addiction.
Don't miss out on this powerful narrative that reminds us all of the healing power of faith and the strength found in shared struggles.