Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Healing from Within: A Wife's Recovery Tale
Healing from Within: A Wife's Recovery Tale
Healing from Within: A Wife's Recovery Tale
Friday 11th October 2024
Julie Sanford shares her journey through her husband's alcoholism, offering hope and advice for wives of alcoholics.
36 minutes
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Julie shares her journey through her husband's alcoholism.
- Discusses the impact of addiction on family life.
- Highlights the importance of faith and community support.
- Offers practical advice for wives dealing with an addicted partner.
- Emphasises the need for self-care and reaching out for help.
I felt like I had to do it. I was the only one who was going to fix it.
In this episode of Sober on Purpose, Tanya and Jerry Gioia sit down with Julie Sanford, a recovery mentor and founder of Married to Addiction. Julie shares her deeply personal journey through her husband's battle with alcoholism, shedding light on the turmoil it created within her family. From the darkest days of her husband's suicide attempts to finding peace and healing through faith, Julie's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
She opens up about the pivotal moments that led her to her calling in helping other wives of alcoholics, offering heartfelt advice on how to stop drowning in a loved one's addiction and find oneself again. Julie candidly discusses the anger and chaos that permeated her household during her husband's years of addiction.
She reflects on the mistakes she made, like reacting out of anger and not taking care of herself, and how these experiences shaped her approach to helping others. The conversation touches on the shame and isolation that often accompany living with an addicted partner, and how reaching out for help can be a turning point. The episode also explores the role of faith in Julie's journey.
She talks about how her belief in God provided her with strength and guidance, ultimately leading her to establish a ministry dedicated to supporting other wives in similar situations. Julie's insights are not only valuable for those directly affected by addiction but also for anyone seeking hope and healing. Why should you listen? If you're looking for a story of resilience, faith, and the power of community support, this episode offers a beacon of hope.
Julie's experiences provide practical advice and emotional comfort, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of loving someone with an addiction.