Mending Hearts: Jasmine and Bob on Healing Trauma in Marriage
Overcoming addiction or depression doesn’t magically make your spouse’s trauma disappear. But you can speed up this healing process and restore the love you first felt in your marriage.
Can a marriage bounce back from the shadows of trauma and addiction? In this episode of 'Alive and Free', Bob Gardner and his wife Jasmine share their candid journey through the ups and downs of healing. They reveal how overcoming personal struggles isn't a solo act—it deeply affects your partner too. Jasmine opens up about her experience with 'Second Hand PTSD' and the unexpected ways it impacted their relationship.
Together, they discuss the pitfalls they encountered and how they managed to avoid them in the future. From the importance of emotional and physical connection to the surprising power of putting pen to paper, this episode is packed with practical advice for couples navigating similar paths. Bob and Jasmine also highlight the transformative potential of couples retreats, where shared experiences can accelerate the healing process.
They remind us that amidst the heavy lifting of emotional work, keeping a sense of fun and excitement alive is crucial. If you're looking for heartfelt insights and real-life strategies to mend your relationship, this episode is a must-listen.