Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS

Grace Through Recovery

Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS

  • Intimacy in Alcoholic Relationships

Intimacy in Alcoholic Relationships

Monday 28th March 2022

Andrea Williams explores the challenges of intimacy in relationships affected by addiction and offers practical advice for deeper connections in 'Grace Through Recovery'.
11 minutes
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About this podcast

Grace Through Recovery
Author:
Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Rebuilding Intimacy: Navigating Relationships Amid Addiction

We may even avoid others who are able to be intimate and vulnerable, as it makes us too uncomfortable.
When addiction enters a relationship, intimacy often takes a back seat. In this heartfelt episode of 'Grace Through Recovery', Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS, dives into the challenges of fostering intimacy in relationships marred by substance abuse. She opens up about how addiction can erode trust and vulnerability, making it difficult to form deep connections. Growing up in a dysfunctional home can also leave lasting scars that affect our ability to be intimate with others.
Andrea doesn't just highlight the problems; she offers hope and practical advice. She discusses the importance of self-care and building a relationship with oneself as a foundation for deeper connections. Through stories from Al-Anon literature, she illustrates how principles of the program can help rebuild intimacy with loved ones. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling to maintain or rebuild intimacy in the shadow of addiction.
Andrea's empathetic approach makes complex topics accessible and offers listeners tangible steps to improve their relationships.