Kim Medis
Kim Medis
Episode #89: Challenges in Marriage
Episode #89: Challenges in Marriage
Episode #89: Challenges in Marriage
Sunday 3rd December 2023
Mike and Jo discuss the emotional and logistical challenges of having an adult child return home, mental illness, substance abuse, and marital impact.
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Get the buttons here!Marriage Trials: Mike and Jo on Handling Grown Children’s Impact
Episode Overview
- Navigating the bureaucratic hurdles of involuntary placement for a family member in crisis
- Reflections on guilt and triggers from personal upbringing and the parallels in dealing with a son's challenges
- Marital dynamic challenges when confronting tough decisions and interventions
- Importance of seeking help and living life on life's terms
- Urging listeners to be open to their higher power and willing to face life's challenges with a mind of acceptance
I saw that it's true. I wasn't including. I was just trying to handle it myself. And so what this was doing, though on a deeper level was my family life was being triggered for me when I was a teenager.
Mike and Jo are back with an honest update on their journey through 2023, shedding light on the unique pressures grown children can place on a marriage. In this episode, they dive into their personal experiences, sharing how they've navigated the emotional and logistical challenges of having an adult child return home. From the heartache of dealing with mental illness and substance abuse to the bureaucratic hoops they had to jump through, Mike and Jo don't hold back.
They recount their efforts to seek help for their son, including interactions with law enforcement and the tough decisions around involuntary placement. Mike opens up about his own guilt and emotional triggers, drawing parallels to his past and reflecting on the deep impact these events have had on their marriage.
The duo's trademark humor and candidness shine through as they discuss how these trials tested their relationship and forced them to confront tough truths about parenting an adult child in crisis. Through it all, they emphasize the importance of seeking help, living life on its own terms, and staying open to the mysteries that life throws at us.
Whether you're dealing with similar issues or just looking for heartfelt advice, this episode offers a raw and real look at the complexities of family dynamics.