Evolving Needs: A Roundtable on Relationships and Recovery
Episode Overview
Reflecting on how relationship needs evolve over time. Sharing personal stories of resilience and growth. Highlighting the importance of community support in recovery. Discussing the challenges and changes in loving an alcoholic. Emphasising the need for companionship and understanding.
I don't need you to protect me; I need protection from you.
In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis host a heartfelt roundtable discussion at the Echoes of Recovery summer retreat in the Rocky Mountains. Joined by Nickie, Eve, Melanie, Kristin, Nicole, Lauren, Ali, and Julie, the conversation centres around the evolving needs of partners who have lived through alcoholic relationships. They reflect on how their needs have changed from when they first met their partners to now, after enduring the trials of addiction and recovery.
The guests share candid anecdotes about their initial expectations in relationships and how those have shifted over time. The retreat provides a safe space for these brave individuals to express their frustrations, hopes, and the lessons they've learned along the way. You'll hear touching stories about resilience, personal growth, and the quest for companionship amidst chaos. The episode highlights the importance of community and understanding in recovery.
If you've ever loved an alcoholic or are navigating your own path to sobriety, this episode offers a wealth of relatable experiences and insights that could be just what you need.