Rebuilding Trust: Sheri and Matt Salis Share Their Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
Episode Overview
Empathy and validation are crucial in supporting a partner through recovery. Natural detachment can be a coping mechanism for partners dealing with addiction. Open communication helps rebuild trust in relationships affected by addiction. Recovery requires ongoing effort and mutual support from both partners. Addressing intimacy issues is important for a healthy relationship post-addiction.
My role as the partner was just to acknowledge Sheri's experience and validate it, not to correct her, not to tell her my memory's different.
In this episode of 'Till The Wheels Fall Off', Matt and Paige Robinson welcome Sheri and Matt Salis from the 'Untoxicated Podcast' to share their deeply personal journey through addiction and recovery. Sheri and Matt Salis open up about the early years of their marriage, navigating through the turbulent waters of Matt's decade-long battle with alcohol addiction, and the painstaking process of rebuilding their relationship from the ground up.
They discuss the importance of empathy, validation, and open communication in fostering a healthy relationship post-addiction. Sheri shares her experience of natural detachment as a coping mechanism and how it ultimately played a role in Matt's decision to seek sobriety. The episode dives into the complexities of trust, the impact of addiction on intimacy, and the ongoing efforts required to maintain a strong, respectful partnership.
With candid anecdotes and practical advice, this conversation sheds light on the realities of living with addiction and the power of mutual support in recovery. If you're looking for an honest and heartfelt discussion on the struggles and triumphs of overcoming addiction together, this episode is a must-listen.