Ep125 – How did Addiction and Sobriety Feel for Sheri?Ep125 – How did Addiction and Sobriety Feel for Sheri?
Untoxicated Podcast
Experiencing the addiction and early sobriety of a loved one can feel painful, lonely, chaotic, traumatic, isolating and terrorizing for the spouses of alcoholics. On this episode, Matt asks Sheri to recall the emotions she experienced in different sta...
1:08:41•7 Feb 2022
Sheri Salis: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Loving an Alcoholic
“If you are married to an alcoholic, and you are stuck in painful confusion, this episode might start to unlock a path forward.”
Imagine the emotional whirlwind of loving someone battling alcoholism. In this eye-opening episode of the 'Untoxicated Podcast', Sheri Salis opens up about her deeply personal experiences as the spouse of an alcoholic. Matt, her husband, turns the tables and interviews Sheri, asking her to share the raw emotions she felt during different stages of his addiction and early sobriety.
This isn't just a story of hardship; it's a testament to resilience and finding a path forward when life feels chaotic and isolating. Sheri discusses the overwhelming loneliness, the trauma, and the chaos that comes with loving an alcoholic. She doesn't shy away from the tough topics—protecting children from turmoil, dealing with a high-functioning alcoholic, and striving for an equitable partnership. Her candid reflections on the importance of communication and nutrition in maintaining health are both relatable and practical.
If you're feeling stuck in a painful situation with an alcoholic loved one, Sheri's journey might just offer the insight and hope you need to start finding your own way forward. Tune in for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is heartfelt.
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