Ep276 – Despair and Hopelessness of the Week Between
Ep276 – Despair and Hopelessness of the Week Between

Untoxicated Podcast

The week between the holidays carries with it a cascade of emotions for people in a relationship experiencing active addiction or recovery. Sheri and Matt talk about the baggage this one-of-a-kind week used to carry with it,

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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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Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of the Week Between Holidays

Episode Overview

The emotional complexity of the week between Christmas and New Year's.
How Sheri and Matt handled past New Year's Eve celebrations.
The impact of addiction on their relationship.
The transition from despair to calm in lasting recovery.
Humorous reflections on outdated payment methods.

“Nothing says despair and hopelessness like that damn Sarah McLachlan song”

Sheri and Matt Salis bring you another engaging episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, where they dive into the unique emotional challenges of the week between Christmas and New Year's. This period, often filled with mixed feelings, is particularly tough for those in relationships impacted by addiction or early recovery. Sheri and Matt share their personal experiences of this 'in-between' week, reflecting on past struggles and celebrating the calm that comes with lasting recovery.

They sprinkle in humorous anecdotes about their past New Year's Eve celebrations – including a memorable night at Applebee's – to lighten the mood and keep things relatable. The episode also touches on outdated payment methods and the couple’s history of New Year's Eve plans, offering a blend of serious reflection and light-hearted banter. If you’ve ever felt the post-holiday blues or navigated the complexities of an alcoholic relationship, this episode is sure to resonate with you.

Tune in to gain insights, share a laugh, and find comfort in knowing you're not alone.

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