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Ep80 — Breaking the Cycle of Codependence with Jessica
As the daughter of an alcoholic, Jessica had plenty of experience with codependence. When her husband’s drinking was spiralling out of control, she had to make unimaginably difficult decisions with her family’s survival hanging in the balance. Alcohol abuse and a compulsive need to control are such a common story, but one we don’t talk enough about.
Jessica joins Sheri and Matt to talk about the trauma her family suffered, and the progress they are all making in recovery. And now Jessica is using her experiences and her passion to save lives. Here is a link to information about the safe gun storage Jessica emphasizes.
If you love or loved an alcoholic, and your recovery could benefit from connection with people who understand, please check out our Echoes of Recovery program.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1–800–273-TALK (8255), or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line for free from anywhere in the U.S.
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Originally published at https://un-toxicated.com.
