Ep199 – Relapse
Ep199 – Relapse

Untoxicated Podcast

There are short-term relapses that last a day or a weekend or a week, and there are long-term relapses that last weeks or months. Can you guess which type of relapse Sheri and Matt have come to believe is more dangerous?

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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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Relapse Realities: Unpacking the Dangers of Short-Term vs. Long-Term Setbacks

Episode Overview

The episode delves into the impact of alcohol and addiction on relationships, sharing candid personal experiences.
Matt and Sheri provide insights into the dangers of short-term relapses and the nuances of long-term sobriety.
The importance of open communication with children about alcohol and the launch of a new support group are discussed.
The hosts offer valuable perspectives on the complexities of sobriety, providing insights for anyone impacted by alcoholism.

“The misery is going to gradually decline as you move forward and it's going to be replaced with joyful and peaceful and contented moments until pretty soon, not pretty soon, eventually the joyful, peaceful, contented will outweigh the misery.”

What happens when the road to sobriety hits a bump? In this episode of the 'Untoxicated Podcast', Matt and Sheri Salis tackle the tricky subject of relapses. They break down the difference between short-term and long-term relapses, and why one might be more dangerous than the other. Their insights are surprising and definitely worth tuning in for. The couple also dives into their personal experiences, sharing the pain of active addiction and the early struggles of recovery.

You'll hear them answer a listener's burning question about dealing with a partner's decision to drink again, offering practical advice and heartfelt reflections. Plus, they introduce Kelly Miller's new show, 'The Addiction Nutritionist Podcast'. Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a wealth of understanding and empathy. It's a raw, honest conversation that sheds light on the complexities of maintaining sobriety.

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