The Recovery Show
The Recovery Show
Stay or Go? – Episode 78
Stay or Go? – Episode 78
Stay or Go? – Episode 78
Tuesday 24th June 2014
Hear personal stories from four individuals deciding whether to stay or leave relationships with addicts in episode 78 of 'The Recovery Show'.
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Get the buttons here!Stay or Go? Personal Stories of Tough Decisions in Relationships with Addicts
I realized that I could no longer support two people under the same roof, and the only way that I could find that I would stop enabling was to end the relationship, and I know that a lot and the boundaries that I was setting weren't working, and I was the one breaking them for sure.
What do you do when you're caught between love and the chaos of addiction? Episode 78 of 'The Recovery Show' tackles this heart-wrenching dilemma head-on. Four individuals open up about their personal battles with the question: Should they stay with their alcoholic or addict partners, or is it time to walk away? Spencer kicks things off with his own story, recounting the long, painful journey of deciding whether to leave his alcoholic wife.
He shares the wisdom he gained early on—advice to avoid making big decisions in the first year of recovery. It took him years and a lot of soul-searching to finally make his choice. As the episode unfolds, you'll hear from others who faced similar struggles. They talk about recognizing denial, setting boundaries, and finding tools that helped them achieve serenity through Al-Anon's 12-step program.
This isn't just about making a decision; it's about finding peace and reclaiming happiness, even when the storm of addiction rages on. The Recovery Show community offers a safe space where people share their experiences, strength, and hope, providing invaluable support for anyone grappling with these tough choices.