Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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EP 29 Should you Date A Person in Recovery?
EP 29 Should you Date A Person in Recovery?
EP 29 Should you Date A Person in Recovery?
Friday 31st May 2019
Explore the complexities of dating someone in recovery with insights from life coach Karilyn Ivers on 'Sober on Purpose'.
33 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Consider the challenges and benefits of dating someone in recovery.
- Focus on self-care while supporting a partner's recovery.
- Seek guidance from life coaches or therapists for relationship support.
- Set healthy boundaries to protect emotional well-being.
- Understand that addiction involves deeper emotional issues.
Your problems are my problems, and my problems are your problems – that's how relationships work.
Dating someone in recovery can be a bit like trying to dance on a tightrope – tricky, but not impossible. In this episode of 'Sober on Purpose', Jerry and Tanya invite Karilyn Ivers, a life coach with her own story of love and addiction, to share her experiences. Karilyn's tale begins with a first date that took an unexpected turn when she learned her date was a recovering addict.
Instead of running for the hills, she embraced the relationship, learning the hard way about the ups and downs of addiction. Her journey is a testament to the power of choice, self-care, and commitment. Karilyn's story challenges the conventional wisdom often heard in recovery circles: don't date someone in recovery. She argues that relationships with recovering addicts can work if both partners are willing to face the challenges together.
It's not just about supporting your partner but also about taking care of yourself. She highlights how she navigated the complexities of her partner's relapses and how seeking help from a life coach transformed her approach to relationships. Jerry and Tanya also reflect on their own experiences, offering insights into how faith and therapy played a role in their marriage's survival. They discuss how addiction isn't just about substance use but involves deeper emotional issues.
The episode encourages you to consider the nuances of relationships with recovering addicts, suggesting that with the right support and mindset, these relationships can thrive. If you've ever wondered whether dating someone in recovery is worth the risk or how to support a loved one through their recovery journey, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. So, why not give it a listen and explore the possibilities for yourself?