Healing Together: Navigating Addiction and Its Impact on Relationships
Episode Overview
The hosts engage in a candid discussion on addiction and its impact on relationships, drawing from personal experiences. They offer empathetic insights and practical advice while exploring a listener's email about struggling with pornography addiction. Emphasising the importance of self-reflection, patience, and understanding in the process of healing and rebuilding relationships. Highlighting the potential for personal growth and positive change within relationships through introspection and addressing root causes of addictive behavior. Creating a supportive space for listeners to explore the complexities of addiction and find hope in the journey to recovery.
You really are worth your very best effort and there is brighter days ahead for you if you stick with the program and do the heavy lifting, do the work. - Mike
Ever wondered how addiction can ripple through your relationships? In this episode of the 12th Step Podcast, hosts Gary, Mike, and Daniel tackle a listener's email from Jacob, who is grappling with pornography addiction and its toll on his marriage. This heartfelt discussion dives deep into the chaos addiction can create, not just for the individual but for their loved ones too.
Drawing from their own experiences, the hosts offer empathetic advice and practical tips for those on the path to recovery. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, patience, and understanding as crucial steps in healing and rebuilding relationships. With a mix of personal anecdotes and broader insights, this episode sheds light on the transformative power of recovery and the potential for positive change.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this candid conversation provides a supportive space to explore these complex issues and find hope.