The Recovery Show

So, You Love an Alcoholic – Episode 145

Do you love an alcoholic? Has that love brought you fear, anger, shame, and joy? 3 Al-Anon speakers from a session at the 2015 AA International Convention share their experience, strength, and hope. A listener emailed with a question about emotional abuse and emotional safety. Have you felt emotionally unsafe? Have you dismissed those feelings…

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The 4 M’s – Episode 84 redux

Have you found yourself trying to do it all? Did you take care of your loved one’s problems? Do you try to force things to work out your way? Have you ever felt totally unappreciated?  The 4 M’s are Managing, Manipulation, Mothering, and Martyrdom. Spencer had a very full weekend, so please enjoy this “best of”…

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Intimacy Panel Feb 2016

How has alcoholism affected your ability to be intimate? In February, 2016, we held an open talk panel titled “The Impact of Alcoholism and Addiction on Intimacy and Sexual Relationships.” (Who is “we”? Michigan District 5 of Al-Anon.) We are publishing here three of the talks from the event, by Diane C, Trea M, and Spencer…

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Diane C open talk on Intimacy

Diane C’s talk from the panel “The Impact of Alcoholism and Addiction on Intimacy and Sexual Relationships.”  

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Spencer T open talk on Intimacy

Spencer T’s talk from the panel “The Impact of Alcoholism and Addiction on Intimacy and Sexual Relationships.”

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