Bob Gardner
Bob Gardner
Keeping It All Together (with Jasmine)
Keeping It All Together (with Jasmine)
Keeping It All Together (with Jasmine)
Thursday 17th February 2022
Discover how to maintain a healthy relationship amidst addiction. Jasmine shares coping strategies and the importance of communication.
27 minutes
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Empowering
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Bob Gardner
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindful Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Marriage Amidst Addiction: Jasmine's Story
Addicts feel alone and isolated when battling their addictions. But they don’t realize their spouse feels even more detached and miserable. How do wives keep their lives (and family) together when their husband has these issues?
Ever wondered how spouses cope when addiction enters a marriage? In this episode of 'Alive and Free', Bob Gardner is joined by his wife Jasmine to shed light on the often-overlooked struggles faced by partners of addicts. Jasmine shares her personal journey, revealing the emotional toll and the strategies that helped her keep her family intact while dealing with her husband's addiction.
She candidly discusses the pitfalls of harmful coping mechanisms and offers practical advice on what truly works to maintain a healthy relationship. From the insidious ways the mind can trick you into hiding your struggles to the damaging myths about addiction, Jasmine's insights are both eye-opening and comforting. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, open communication, and seeking external support. This episode is a lifeline for anyone grappling with addiction in their marriage or supporting a loved one through it.
Tune in to hear Jasmine's heartfelt advice and learn how to navigate these challenging waters with resilience and hope.