Jeri Bisbee
Jeri Bisbee
Trust Behavior, Not the Words
Trust Behavior, Not the Words
Trust Behavior, Not the Words
Monday 29th May 2023
Karen shares her journey through her husband's sex addiction and recovery, emphasizing faith, boundaries, and hope within the church community.
47 minutes
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Empowering
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Jeri Bisbee
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Karen shares her journey as the wife of a pastor navigating her husband's sex addiction and the subsequent recovery process
- She candidly discusses the affair, the trauma, and the pivotal role of faith in their healing
- Her story highlights the complexities of addiction recovery, the loneliness of the journey, and the power of perseverance and faith
- The taboo nature of the topic offers hope and sheds light on the often unspoken struggles within the church community
- Karen's message resonates with anyone impacted by addiction, offering hope and shedding light on the often unspoken struggles within the church community
The recovery is impossible. Recovery is so messy. And as I shared with you, Karen, like God just continues to drop stories and people, and there's going to be more recordings along this line, because I know that when it comes to addiction, to your point, whether it's food, whether it's, you know, alcohol, drugs, shopping, we all have a something.
Imagine discovering that your partner, someone you trusted implicitly, had been living a double life. In this eye-opening episode, Karen shares her emotional journey as the wife of a pastor who struggled with sex addiction. When the affair came to light, Karen's world was turned upside down. The road to recovery wasn't easy and involved everything from polygraphs to STD tests.
But through it all, Karen learned the importance of setting boundaries and understanding the deep-rooted trauma that often fuels addiction. She prayed for God to 'do whatever it takes' to heal her family, and her story is a testament to the power of faith and perseverance. This episode isn't just for those dealing with sex addiction; it's for anyone grappling with betrayal and looking for a way to heal.
Karen's candid account offers a rare glimpse into the complexities of addiction recovery, especially within the church community, where such topics are often shrouded in silence. Her message is clear: you are not alone, and there is hope. If you've ever felt isolated in your struggles, Karen's story will resonate deeply and provide the encouragement you need to keep going.