Ep153 – Making the Turn for Home with Mindy and Tom
Ep153 – Making the Turn for Home with Mindy and Tom

Untoxicated Podcast

Do you want to know what it takes to save a marriage from alcoholism? One word: genuine humility. OK, that's two words. And it also takes therapy, group work, hard-earned detachment, faith, resentment processing, group work, and persistence.

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Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

Sheri and Matt Salis just wanted a normal life – normal marriage, normal careers, a normal house and happy kids. Instead, they lived a life of lies and terror as they struggled with Matt’s alcoholism. While their experience sounds rare, with over 15 millions problem drinkers in America, their alcoholic marriage was all too normal. Matt has been writing about their experiences in alcoholism and recovery for years. On the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt talk about it, too. No subjects are off limits as the couple discusses the trauma of active addiction, the pain of early recovery, the destruction and rebuilding of trust, and the impact on their intimate relationship. If you love an alcoholic, the disease will terrorize your relationship. We hope you’ll listen and find healing in our shared stories. For more support from Sheri and Matt, check out their Echoes of Recovery program providing connection and healing for the loved ones of alcoholics.

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Mindy and Tom's Story: How Humility and Healing Saved Their Marriage

“Do you want to know what it takes to save a marriage from alcoholism? One word: genuine humility.”

What does it really take to rescue a marriage from the clutches of alcoholism? In this heartfelt episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Matt and Sheri Salis sit down with Mindy and Tom to uncover the transformative power of genuine humility in their recovery journey. Tom gets real about a cornerstone of their healing: 'She has a voice that deserves to be heard'.

Mindy, on the other hand, shares her candid experience of detachment and focusing on her own well-being, even admitting, 'I didn't care', when asked if she worried about Tom drinking during their separation. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone affected by alcoholism. It delves into the trauma of active addiction, the struggles of early recovery, and the impact on family dynamics.

Mindy and Tom's story is a testament to the strength found in humility, therapy, and persistent effort. Whether you're navigating your own recovery or supporting a loved one, their journey offers valuable lessons and hope.

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