Rebuilding Trust and Family Bonds After Addiction with Tanya Giogia
Episode Overview
Addiction impacts the entire family, not just the individual. Therapy can help break unhealthy patterns and promote emotional growth. Creating a safe space for open communication is crucial. Both partners need to address their own issues for successful recovery. Self-reflection is key to supporting a loved one through their recovery.
"I didn't marry my beautiful husband because I was well. We were in a trauma bonding enmeshment situation that fed the addictions we both had."
In this episode of Inside Addiction, host Luke Worsfold sits down with Tanya Giogia to tackle the tough topic of rebuilding trust and repairing family relationships after addiction. Tanya, who shares her personal journey through the complexities of addiction and codependency, offers a raw and honest look at how addiction impacts not just the individual but the entire family unit.
With heartfelt anecdotes and practical advice, she explains how early childhood trauma influenced her relationship choices and how therapy helped her break unhealthy patterns. You'll hear about the importance of creating a safe space for open communication and the role of both partners in the recovery process. Tanya's story is a testament to the power of self-reflection and the importance of addressing one's own issues to support a loved one through their recovery.
If you're navigating the rocky road of addiction recovery within your family, this episode provides valuable tools and insights to help you on your journey.