Heidi Blankenship
Heidi Blankenship
AN OPEN LETTER: from a wife whose marriage did not survive her addiction
AN OPEN LETTER: from a wife whose marriage did not survive her addiction
AN OPEN LETTER: from a wife whose marriage did not survive her addiction
Friday 9th April 2021
Heidi Blankenship shares a raw letter on how addiction destroyed her marriage and the journey to find self-love.
3 minutes
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Heidi Blankenship
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!A Wife's Raw Account: Addiction's Grip on Marriage and Self-Love
As a side note, addiction doesn't discriminate. It stops at nothing, destroying everything in its path up to and including husbands and marriages.
Heidi Blankenship's podcast, 'Addiction, Love, and Other Mysteries,' dives deep into the raw and painful realities of addiction. In this episode, Heidi opens up through a heartfelt letter about how addiction consumed her marriage and reshaped her life. She never imagined that her marriage would crumble under the weight of addiction, nor did she foresee the overwhelming loneliness and pain that would follow. Heidi candidly shares the heartache of unanswered calls and the isolation that became her daily reality.
This episode isn't just about loss; it's about the profound changes addiction can bring to a person. Heidi reflects on how addiction robbed her of a fair chance at saving her marriage, leaving her with nothing but regret and sorrow. Yet, amidst the darkness, she acknowledges her husband's strength in supporting their children when she couldn't. Heidi's story is a powerful testament to the destructive nature of addiction, tearing apart lives and relationships without mercy.
Her letter is a poignant reminder of the importance of self-love and the need for support during such trying times. If you or someone you know is grappling with addiction, this episode is a must-listen. It's a beacon of hope, illustrating that with love and support, overcoming addiction and rebuilding life is possible.