TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
#290 - What Recovery Gets Wrong: The Partner's Side of the Story
#290 - What Recovery Gets Wrong: The Partner's Side of the Story
#290 - What Recovery Gets Wrong: The Partner's Side of the Story
Wednesday 4th February 2026
Explore how recovery programs often overlook partners' needs and trauma, with insights from Matt and Paige Robinson.
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TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recovery programs often overlook the trauma experienced by partners.
- Traditional narratives can unfairly label partners as codependent.
- Accountability and genuine change are crucial for healing.
- Supportive frameworks should address the needs of families.
- Healing requires validation and understanding for all involved.
It's like a child who begs for something over and over and over again and you're just like, fuck it, here, here, take it.
What happens when recovery programs miss the mark on supporting the partners of those battling addiction? This episode of "Till The Wheels Fall Off" tackles this often overlooked aspect of recovery. Matt and Paige Robinson, with their candid and engaging style, shine a light on the challenges faced by spouses and partners. They discuss how traditional recovery narratives can sometimes unfairly label partners as codependent, without recognising the complex trauma they endure.
The episode is not just a critique but a call for a more inclusive approach to recovery that acknowledges and validates the experiences of partners. Matt and Paige share personal anecdotes from their journey, highlighting the importance of accountability and genuine change over mere lip service. They challenge the status quo by questioning why recovery efforts focus so heavily on the person with addiction while leaving partners with little support or validation.
Through a mix of humour and hard-hitting truths, they stress the need for treatment centres to address the needs of families comprehensively. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the broader impacts of addiction on relationships and the essential role of supportive recovery frameworks. It’s an eye-opener for those who may have felt sidelined in their partner’s recovery journey. As Matt and Paige put it, real healing requires addressing the hurt experienced by all involved.
So, are you ready to rethink what true recovery looks like?