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Ellen Stewart
Can Your Relationship Survive Active Addiction?
Can Your Relationship Survive Active Addiction?
Can Your Relationship Survive Active Addiction?
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Explore the impact of addiction on relationships with Ellen Stewart. Can love endure? Discover strategies for trust and recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Trust is a major casualty in relationships affected by addiction.
- Addiction can severely impact a couple's financial stability.
- Professional intervention offers structured support for recovery.
- Enabling behaviours can complicate recovery efforts.
- Rebuilding trust is possible with commitment from both partners.
"Trust is earned. It takes time. Understand that and live with it."
How do relationships weather the storm of active addiction? In this candid episode, Ellen Stewart, affectionately known as the Pushy Broad from the Bronx, tackles the complex dynamics between couples when one partner is battling substance abuse. Drawing from her own journey of 39 years in recovery, Ellen shares raw and honest advice on the critical role of trust—or the lack thereof—in relationships plagued by addiction.
She doesn't sugarcoat the reality: lying and deceit are often part and parcel of addiction, leaving partners feeling betrayed and destabilised. Ellen dives into the financial chaos addiction can cause, highlighting how unchecked substance use can drain savings and erode future plans. But it's not just about money; she delves into the emotional toll too. From diminishing intimacy to potential abusive behaviours, Ellen paints a vivid picture of how addiction strains love and connection.
For those grappling with these challenges, Ellen offers a lifeline of support, urging partners to seek professional help and to avoid enabling behaviours. She emphasises that while recovery is a rocky road, it’s possible to rebuild trust and emotional bonds if both partners are committed to change. Ellen’s call-in show format allows listeners to engage directly, offering a unique opportunity for personal coaching. If you're wondering whether your relationship can survive addiction, Ellen provides both sobering truths and hopeful guidance.
Are you ready to take that little push towards healing?