Ep37 – It’s Sheri’s Turn: A Sense of Recovery Urgency
Ep37 – It’s Sheri’s Turn: A Sense of Recovery Urgency

Untoxicated Podcast

Active alcoholism is selfish, but everyone knows that. Early sobriety is equally selfish, but this time, for a good reason. For Matt and Sheri, our relationship has long been about prioritizing Matt's needs while Sheri holds it all together.

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49:09•27 Apr 2020

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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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Sheri's Moment: Embracing Her Own Recovery Journey

“For Matt and Sheri, our relationship has long been about prioritizing Matt's needs while Sheri holds it all together. But the pressure has been building through it all, and without a recovery plan of her own, no amount of time heals the wounds. So now, it is Sheri's turn to be priority number one in the relationship and in her recovery.”

Ever felt like you were always putting someone else first? Sheri Salis knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of the 'Untoxicated Podcast', Sheri and Matt Salis dive into the complexities of their relationship, shaped by Matt's battle with alcoholism. While Matt's recovery was front and center, Sheri held everything together in the background. But now, it's Sheri's time to focus on her own healing journey.

The couple talks openly about the challenges they faced, from early sobriety struggles to the importance of therapy and self-care. They discuss how Sheri's recovery has become a crucial part of their relationship's healing process. With raw honesty, they share their experiences of rebuilding trust, dealing with resentment, and learning to communicate effectively. This episode is a heartfelt look at the importance of prioritizing personal recovery, especially when a relationship has been strained by addiction.

Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting a loved one, Sheri and Matt's story offers valuable insights and hope for navigating these tough waters.

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