A partner's perspective on recovery: Matt and Elizabeth discuss her powerful story of love and support, while navigating her partner's battle with alcoholism. From the fear of the ICU to the hope found in rehab, this raw conversation offers a glimpse into their experience and hope for those facing similar challenges.
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Matt asks Elizabeth how she's adjusted her talks with the kids about alcohol since dating someone who struggles with addiction.
25 Jun 2024
Why Does My Partner Keep Drinking When Things Are Going Well?
Elizabeth delves into how Matt's drinking began and why it escalated even within their blossoming relationship.
18 Jun 2024
How We Met, Again - Part 2 of 2
Elizabeth and Matt drifted apart after high school, but 20 years later, an instagram post about a campfire rekindled their relationship.
10 Jun 2024
How We Met - Part 1
Elizabeth opens up about her strict Christian upbringing, leading to the moment we met in high school.
3 Jun 2024
Should You Drink Around Someone in Recovery?
Elizabeth opens up about how supporting Matt's sobriety has changed her own relationship with alcohol.
28 May 2024
What's the Difference Between a Bad Habit and a Dealbreaker?
A listener's email sparks a conversation about some things Elizabeth noticed about Matt's drinking when they first started dating.
21 May 2024
Can You Find Hope Even When You Feel Powerless?
Elizabeth's discovers a surprising path forward when feeling hopeless.
14 May 2024
Can Your Family's Battle Prepare You for Your Partner's?
Elizabeth discusses her family's struggle with alcoholism, and how it equipped her to understand and support Matt as he battled the disease.
7 May 2024
How Can You Rebuild Trust With Someone in Recovery?
Elizabeth and Matt discuss how trust was rebuilt after his time in rehab.
30 Apr 2024
Hope Beyond the Noise of Online Addiction Advice
Elizabeth shares her struggle to find hopeful voices while Matt struggled with alcoholism.
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23 Apr 2024
How Can You Support a Partner in Early Recovery?
Elizabeth tells how she confronted the fear of relapse while also learning to adjust her expectations as she supported Matt's recovery journey following rehab.
16 Apr 2024
Can You Help Someone Who Doesn't Want Help?
Elizabeth shares her story of navigating difficult conversations before Matt recognized his addiction.
2 Apr 2024
Should You Talk To Anyone About Your Partner's Drinking?
Elizabeth reveals her fear of damaging Matt's reputation and other reasons she hesitated to tell friends.
26 Mar 2024
Whiskey D*** and Other Areas of Personal Growth
Sometimes it's hard...to discuss how alcohol abuse affects intimacy. Elizabeth reminds Matt about how chronic the problem was.
19 Mar 2024
How Do You Know Your Partner Has A Drinking Problem?
Elizabeth discusses red flags about Matt's drinking, but the problem may have been worse than she thought.
12 Mar 2024
Dating an Alcoholic: A Partners Perspective Part 2
Matt enters rehab, which leaves Elizabeth feeling hopeful and apprehensive. Can their relationship survive his new path to recovery?
6 Mar 2024
Dating an Alcoholic: A Partner's Perspective Part 1
Elizabeth opens up about confronting Matt's drinking problem, and the turning point that led him to seek help.
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