Ep91 – Safety to Speak Your Truth
Ep91 – Safety to Speak Your Truth

Untoxicated Podcast

Rebuilding trust in an alcoholic relationship requires sobriety, and it requires time. There are no shortcuts, but there are things we can do to create a safe environment in which trust has a fighting chance to flourish. On this episode,

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Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

Sheri and Matt Salis just wanted a normal life – normal marriage, normal careers, a normal house and happy kids. Instead, they lived a life of lies and terror as they struggled with Matt’s alcoholism. While their experience sounds rare, with over 15 millions problem drinkers in America, their alcoholic marriage was all too normal. Matt has been writing about their experiences in alcoholism and recovery for years. On the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt talk about it, too. No subjects are off limits as the couple discusses the trauma of active addiction, the pain of early recovery, the destruction and rebuilding of trust, and the impact on their intimate relationship. If you love an alcoholic, the disease will terrorize your relationship. We hope you’ll listen and find healing in our shared stories. For more support from Sheri and Matt, check out their Echoes of Recovery program providing connection and healing for the loved ones of alcoholics.

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Building Trust After Alcoholism: Creating a Safe Space for Healing

“Rebuilding trust in an alcoholic relationship is a long process. There are no shortcuts, but there are things we can do to create a safe environment in which trust has a fighting chance to flourish.”

Rebuilding trust in a relationship strained by alcoholism is no easy feat. In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis share their journey of creating a safe environment essential for trust to grow. They dive into the barriers Matt faced during his active alcoholism and early sobriety that hindered this process. Through candid conversations, they reveal how open communication and acknowledging mistakes played pivotal roles in their healing journey.

This episode isn't just about romantic relationships; it also touches on the positive changes their children have experienced as a result of this newfound safety. If you're navigating a similar path, this episode offers hope and practical insights from a couple who have been there and come out stronger.

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