Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep173 – Blame Won’t Fix It
Ep173 – Blame Won’t Fix It
Ep173 – Blame Won’t Fix It
Monday 9th January 2023
Sheri and Matt Salis explore the harmful effects of mutual blame and criticism in addiction recovery on the Untoxicated Podcast.
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58 minutes
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Thought-provoking
Raw
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Supportive
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Blame Won't Heal: The Harm of Criticism in Addiction Recovery
When we're talking about blame in relationships, I want to go beyond just hey, don't blame the alcoholic, blame the alcohol and blame the addiction, and talk about how the blame is not just happens on the back end, once the addiction is already solidified.
Ever wondered if pointing fingers helps or hurts in a relationship dealing with addiction? In this eye-opening episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis dive into the damaging effects of mutual blame and criticism. They reveal how years of trying to change each other fueled dysfunction in their marriage and contributed to the struggle with alcoholism. Instead of healing, blame only deepened their wounds.
Now, they find more joy in laughing together than in trying to fix one another. Starting with a listener's question, Sheri and Matt unpack the toxic cycle of criticism and the liberating power of acceptance. They also discuss how bibliotherapy and imagining a third person in the relationship can offer fresh perspectives. If you're navigating the rocky road of recovery, this episode provides valuable insights into fostering a supportive and understanding partnership.