Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
Ep 7 Relapse, Are You the Cause?
Ep 7 Relapse, Are You the Cause?
Ep 7 Relapse, Are You the Cause?
Friday 28th December 2018
Explore the delicate dance of sobriety and relationships with Jerry and Tanya's tips on self-care and supporting a partner in recovery.
26 minutes
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Relapse is common but not the end; tools learned in sobriety remain useful.
- Self-care is crucial for handling life's challenges, including relapse fears.
- You can't control someone else's sobriety; focus on your own emotional health.
- Relationships evolve; embrace changes rather than resist them.
- Prayer or comforting words can strengthen bonds during recovery.
"I can't promise you forever. I can promise that today I'm going to work on being sober."
In this episode of "Sober on Purpose", Jerry and Tanya tackle the prickly subject of relapse and explore whether a partner can inadvertently contribute to it. With their signature blend of humour and honesty, this long-time married couple shares their journey through addiction and sobriety, offering a refreshing take on the importance of self-care and personal responsibility. Jerry reflects on the anxiety that accompanies sobriety and how focusing on just one day at a time is key to maintaining it.
He hilariously admits that trying to plan sobriety like a business forecast was an exercise in futility. Tanya brings her perspective on the desire to 'save' someone, recognising that her need to rescue was part of her own emotional journey. Together, they discuss how relationships evolve and the importance of letting your partner have the dignity to make their own choices.
The episode is packed with real-life anecdotes and practical advice, such as embracing self-care and understanding that you can't control someone else's sobriety. The couple also highlights the significance of prayer or simply sharing comforting words as a way to strengthen relationships amidst the challenges of addiction recovery. If you're curious about how to support a loved one in their sobriety without taking on their burdens, this episode provides plenty of food for thought.
Dive in to learn more about fostering healthy relationships and finding joy in sobriety.