TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
Paige's Perspective: Recognizing the Spouse During National Recovery Month
Paige's Perspective: Recognizing the Spouse During National Recovery Month
Paige's Perspective: Recognizing the Spouse During National Recovery Month
Friday 6th September 2024
Paige Robinson highlights the emotional battles faced by spouses of addicts during National Recovery Month, offering hope and validation for their journey.
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TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Spouses of addicts face unique emotional and psychological challenges.
- Rebuilding identity and self-worth is crucial for partners.
- Setting healthy boundaries helps in personal recovery.
- Healing from emotional abuse is a significant part of the journey.
- Support systems for partners are essential but often lacking.
We are the ones putting ourselves on the back burner so everything doesn't burn down.
Paige Robinson takes the mic in this episode of 'Till The Wheels Fall Off' to shine a light on an often-overlooked aspect of recovery: the journey of the spouses and partners of addicts. With September marking National Recovery Month, Paige opens up about the emotional and psychological battles faced by those standing beside their loved ones through addiction.
She highlights the importance of recognising the trauma and struggles that partners endure, sharing her own experiences and a heartfelt letter from a spouse of an alcoholic to illustrate the deep emotional toll. Paige talks about how partners can lose their sense of self, face emotional abuse, and struggle to rebuild their identity amidst the chaos of addiction. She emphasises the need for partners to heal, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim their self-worth.
Through candid anecdotes and raw honesty, Paige paints a vivid picture of what it means to recover as a partner, making this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction, directly or indirectly. If you've ever felt overlooked or unheard in your journey alongside an addict, this episode offers both validation and hope. Tune in to hear Paige's perspective and gain insights into how you can start your own path to healing.