Wife On The Rocks I Gaslighting, Addiction, Codependency, Al Anon, Alcoholism, Recovery

• Ep 18 //Interview// An Alcoholic Husband’s Perspective: Pre Recovery + Active Alcoholism Thought Process Of Denial and Minimization

  Have you ever wondered what your husband is thinking!? Active Addiction comes with all kinds of twisted thinking in the mind to justify otherwise unhealthy behavior. In this powerful episode, we delve into the intricate journey from a husband's perspective as alcohol steadily takes command over life. I'm joined by my husband, who courageously opens up about the deep, internal conflict he faced during his battle with alcoholism trying to prove alcohol wasn’t a problem.  For many men, the path down this dark road is marked by denial, shame, and an overwhelming sense of being trapped. If you're striving to understand what happens when alcohol becomes the silent third party in your marriage, this episode sheds light on just that. Join us as we discuss: 1. **The Subtle Descent**: How my husband first began to notice alcohol's grip tightening around his life, evolving from a social pastime to a looming dependency. 2. **Living a Double Life**: Listen as he shares the internal battle between projecting a facade of control and feeling engulfed by the chaos within as he fought the truth that alcoholism was taking over.  3. **Denial and Justification**: A raw look at the excuses he made to himself and others, all while the addiction quietly reshaped his world. In opening his heart, my husband provides invaluable insights into the mind of someone entangled in addiction’s clutches. Our candid discussion is an invitation to wives seeking understanding, drawing the curtain back to illuminate the complexities faced by christian men dealing with addiction and offer a pathway to empathy and healing in the marital relationship.  Today’s Referenced Quote: ”Addiction is a response to human suffering”  --- You don’t have to walk through this alone!! If you're interested in getting on the wait list for a one-on-one session with me, please email me at [email protected] Additionally, if you have any questions for the show, whether it's my perspective or my husband’s, send them my way at [email protected]

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• Ep 17 Recovery of Your Family Begins With YOU! Combatting Childhood Trauma From The Trenches. ACA Al Ateen

  In this powerful episode, Recovery of Your Family Begins With YOU!, I share a story I heard in Al-Anon that stopped me in my tracks—a story that helped me see how my efforts to “smooth things over” in a home affected by alcoholism were actually hurting more than helping. Children don’t need everything to look okay. They need someone who is okay—someone stable, trustworthy, and emotionally safe. As Christian wives and moms navigating life with an alcoholic loved one, we are called to be that safe harbor. This episode is an invitation to take honest inventory, let go of unhealthy patterns, and choose a better path—for our kids, and for ourselves. Healing starts with YOU Mama!! ————————— Check Out The Children/Parenting Series: EP 15 Childhood Trauma And The Impact of Alcoholism On Our Kids! ACA ACOA CPTSD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000702802054 EP 16 Parenting Through The Dysfunction Of Alcoholism. How Do I Lead My Kiddos? ACOA Al Ateen Al Anon  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000703692052  EP 17 Recovery Of Your Family Begins With You! Combatting Childhood Trauma From The Trenches. ACA Al Ateen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000704550728  ——— Related Parenting Episodes: EP 02 Parenting With An Alcoholic Husband? Tips For Peace and Joy With Kids.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000678239979  ——————————- Links for more information: ACOA and ACA https://adultchildren.org/  Al Anon https://al-anon.org/  Al Ateen https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/   ————————— Want to go deeper? If this episode spoke to you and you're ready to start untangling the chaos with someone who gets it, I’d love to walk with you. Email me at [email protected] to get on the waiting list for a one-on-one session—personalized support, rooted in faith, just for you. And don’t forget—I'm always accepting questions at [email protected]. I’ll be weaving your questions into future episodes, so feel free to reach out anytime. Resources mentioned in this episdoe. AA Alcoholics Annonymous,  Al Anon, Al Ateen, ACOA 

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• Ep 16 Parenting Through The Dysfunction Of Alcoholism: How Do I Lead My Kiddos? ACOA Al Ateen Al Anon

  Send your questions to the show! [email protected] Our kids are looking to us for guidance on how to navigate all of this. They can get caught up in the confusion and the family disease of alcoholism. As the wife of an alcoholic and the momma to these souls, and future ACOA members what can you be doing to help them to get through this too!? Our role is so important mommas!!   What legacy are you leaving for your kiddos? When they are adults what questions will they have for you regarding what they have seen and lived through? ACOA Adult Children of Alcoholics, Al Anon as well as Al Ateen have some thoughts on what we can be doing to teach our kids how to navigate.  Check Out The Children/Parenting Series: EP 15 Childhood Trauma And The Impact of Alcoholism On Our Kids! ACA ACOA CPTSD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000702802054 EP 16 Parenting Through The Dysfunction Of Alcoholism. How Do I Lead My Kiddos? ACOA Al Ateen Al Anon  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000703692052  EP 17 Recovery Of Your Family Begins With You! Combatting Childhood Trauma From The Trenches. ACA Al Ateen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000704550728  ——— Related Parenting Episodes: EP 02 Parenting With An Alcoholic Husband? Tips For Peace and Joy With Kids.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000678239979  ——————————- Links for more information: ACOA and ACA https://adultchildren.org/  Al Anon https://al-anon.org/  Al Ateen https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/    Would you like a safe place to share your heart? Tired of running in circles trying to fix all of this? Want to learn skills to navigate crisis parenting? Email to get on the waiting list for a one-on-one session with Wife On The Rocks. [email protected] 

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• EP 15 Childhood Trauma and The Impact of Alchoholism on Our Kids! ACOA CPTSD

  The impact of alcoholism on me was IMMENSE! However, my kids were experiencing all of this too through the littlest eyes and innoent hearts! I did not used to know how to lead them through all of this! Addiction really impacted our family! I have learned SO many tools and nuggets of wisdom over the years that helped me to navigate what our family was experiencing! If you are a mamma bear, you don't want to miss this episode highlighting our kiddos and their experience! ♥    Children grow up and their childhood trauma can still impact them years down the road. This is why the ACOA Adult Child Of Alcoholic Literature and groups exist. Our children will grow up to be those adults one day and the more we learn ourselves, to in turn teach them to navigate the trauma, the better their chances are to be part of breaking this cycle.  It begins with us Mamma!   Check Out The Children/Parenting Series: EP 15 Childhood Trauma And The Impact of Alcoholism On Our Kids! ACA ACOA CPTSD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000702802054 EP 16 Parenting Through The Dysfunction Of Alcoholism. How Do I Lead My Kiddos? ACOA Al Ateen Al Anon  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000703692052  EP 17 Recovery Of Your Family Begins With You! Combatting Childhood Trauma From The Trenches. ACA Al Ateen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000704550728  ——— Related Parenting Episodes: EP 02 Parenting With An Alcoholic Husband? Tips For Peace and Joy With Kids.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wife-on-the-rocks-i-gaslighting-addiction/id1780450985?i=1000678239979  ——————————- Links for more information: ACOA and ACA https://adultchildren.org/  Al Anon https://al-anon.org/  Al Ateen https://al-anon.org/newcomers/teen-corner-alateen/    

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• Ep 14 Being Married To An Alcoholic is SO Lonely! Who Can You Talk To As The Trauma Piles Up?

  Tune in to hear ONE thing that God taught me during this painful lonely season. Being married to an alcoholic who thinks that everything is FINE is SO frustrating! Active addiction is exhausting. AA says that Alcohol is "Cunning, Baffling and Powerful" and it is SO True. The one person that I wanted to talk to was the one person who was also hurting our family, so who else could I talk to? I didn't want my friends and family to know how bad it was and they would all have their own opinions anyway! God convicted me on how to handle this very dilemna and I accepted the 30 day challenge. Try it for yourself and your situation! See what God can do ♥    Send me your QUESTIONS! [email protected] Want to learn more about connecting 1 on 1 for support? Details coming soon for Spring 2025 open sessions. Waiting list sign up available through email [email protected] 

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