Pamela Grimm
Pamela Grimm
Women in Recovery - Episode 18
Women in Recovery - Episode 18
Women in Recovery - Episode 18
Tuesday 13th August 2019
Pamela Grimm shares her experiences with marriage, intimacy, and self-acceptance in this episode of 'A Woman in Recovery'.
11 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Raw
Thought-provoking
Engaging
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Recovery Reimagined
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Marriage, Intimacy, and Recovery: Pamela Grimm's Journey
I was able to share with my sponsor everything that I felt about being in a relationship with Andre and the fact that I didn't trust him, the fact that nothing had changed in our physical relationship and that I was feeling bad about myself, because, again, physical intimacy was the way I thought was the only way that I could show how much I loved you.
Marriage can be complicated enough, but add addiction recovery into the mix, and it becomes a whole new challenge. In this heartfelt episode of 'A Woman in Recovery', Pamela Grimm opens up about her personal struggles with addiction and how they affected her marriage to Andre. From feeling unworthy to grappling with physical intimacy, Pamela’s story is both raw and relatable.
She candidly shares how her wedding day lacked the fairy tale magic she had hoped for and admits that her reasons for marrying Andre were far from romantic – she simply didn't want anyone else to have him. Trust issues and a lack of physical closeness only deepened her feelings of worthlessness and self-loathing. But Pamela doesn’t just dwell on the hardships. She emphasizes the transformative power of sponsorship in her recovery journey.
For her, sponsorship isn’t just about guiding others; it’s an honor to listen and support someone else’s struggles and victories. Pamela believes that open communication with sponsors is crucial, as keeping secrets can worsen one’s mental state. This episode also touches on the importance of embracing every experience, whether good or bad, to maintain a positive and healthy outlook on life. Pamela shares a powerful affirmation about treating each day as a fresh start, encouraging listeners to do the same.
Tune in to hear Pamela’s candid reflections on marriage, intimacy, and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance and self-love. It's an episode filled with honesty, hope, and valuable insights for anyone navigating their own path to recovery.