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Ep10: Why Recovery is More Than Sobriety from the POV of an Alcoholic in Recovery
Jacquie’s husband, John, returns to the show to share what life was like after sobriety. He discusses the program that helped him get sober, the unresolved trauma beneath his addiction, and the therapy that began his...
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Ep9: The Secret Life of Addiction from the POV of an Alcoholic in Recovery
Jacquie’s husband, John, joins this episode to share what his addiction looked like from his perspective during the first decade of their marriage. He discusses the early years of his addiction, the turning point, the...
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Ep8. Why Do I Feel So Guilty When I Set Boundaries with My Alcoholic Husband?
Feeling guilty when you set boundaries is very common - but it can be confusing because not all feelings of guilt are the same. In this episode, Jacquie shares reasons why healthy guilt is a good thing, myths that...
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Ep7: How to Stop Managing Your Husband's Drinking and Start Protecting Your Peace
You can’t control your husband’s drinking, but you can stop carrying it alone. In this episode, Jacquie walks through four powerful sources of support: education, community, coaching, and therapy. She explains how...
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Ep6: What If My Husband Never Admits He Has a Drinking Problem?
Some wives wait for years, or even decades, for their alcoholic husbands to change. In this episode, Jacquie discusses the cost of waiting too long and breaks down the Serenity Prayer to show how God, acceptance,...
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Ep5: Am I Being Emotionally Abused by My Alcoholic Husband?
Addiction and emotional abuse often coexist, but it can be hard to see when walking on eggshells has become your “normal.” In this episode, Jacquie shares signs of emotional abuse, feelings and beliefs that make...
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Ep4: The Difference Between Loving Your Husband and Enabling His Addiction
It’s so difficult, especially as a Christian woman, to find the line between loving and enabling. From the outside, they look very similar. Is it possible to mistake enabling for love? In this episode, Jacquie...
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Ep3: How to Set Boundaries with an Alcoholic Husband Who Resists Boundaries
People who have benefited from your absence of boundaries won’t like it when you begin setting them - especially an addicted husband. But just because he doesn’t like it, doesn’t mean you’re wrong to set them. In this...
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Ep2: My Alcoholic Husband Says I'm the Problem. How Do I Know What's True?
Husbands with a drinking problem often use manipulation to protect their drinking, leaving you stuck in confusion and self-doubt. In this episode, Jacquie talks about why manipulation feels so confusing, discusses...
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Ep1: Is My Husband an Alcoholic, or Am I Overreacting?
Many wives of problem drinkers aren’t sure if their husband is an alcoholic or not. They’re not even sure what it means to be an “alcoholic.” In this episode, Jacquie unpacks what addiction really looks like, shares...
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