Bobbie Malatesta
Bobbie Malatesta
Find Your Way to Heal and Recover: A Gambler's Wife Story
Find Your Way to Heal and Recover: A Gambler's Wife Story
Find Your Way to Heal and Recover: A Gambler's Wife Story
Friday 26th August 2022
Elaine Lyerly shares her emotional journey as the wife of a gambling addict on the '3-21 NoKiddin' Podcast'. Listen for insights on healing and self-care.
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45 minutes
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Bobbie Malatesta
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Living with a Gambler: Elaine Lyerly's Story of Heartache and Healing
What I heard the most, and when I hope my audience hears the most, is: you have to take care of yourself.
Imagine discovering that the person you love is battling a hidden addiction. In this gripping episode of the '3-21 NoKiddin' Gambling Addiction Recovery Podcast', Bobbie Malatesta sits down with Elaine Lyerly, who shares her 18-year journey as the wife of a gambling addict. Elaine opens up about the initial naivety, the gradual realization of her husband's addiction, and the heart-wrenching moments when he was absent from important family occasions.
Her story is a powerful reminder that gambling addiction doesn't just affect the gambler; it ripples through the lives of their loved ones. Elaine talks candidly about her struggles with denial and co-dependency, and how she slowly found her way to healing. This conversation is not just informative but deeply moving, offering insights into the emotional toll of living with an addict and the importance of self-care and communication.
Tune in to hear Elaine's compelling story and find inspiration for your own journey.