Julie Sanford
Julie Sanford
Episode 116: What to Do When He Comes Home Drunk: 4 Scripts for Diffusing the Situation
Episode 116: What to Do When He Comes Home Drunk: 4 Scripts for Diffusing the Situation
Episode 116: What to Do When He Comes Home Drunk: 4 Scripts for Diffusing the Situation
Thursday 30th October 2025
Learn four calming scripts to handle when your partner comes home drunk. Protect your peace and avoid escalation with these simple phrases.
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Episode Overview
- Four calming scripts to manage situations when your partner comes home drunk.
- Focus on maintaining emotional peace and avoiding escalation.
- Emphasise the importance of safety and knowing when to step away.
- Shift your mindset to control your responses, not your partner's actions.
- Utilise faith-based principles for personal empowerment.
"You can't control his drinking, but you can choose how you respond."
What do you do when your partner comes home drunk, and you're left feeling a whirlwind of emotions? Episode 116 of the 'Married to Addiction' podcast, hosted by Julie Sanford, tackles this all-too-common scenario faced by many. Julie, with her warm and understanding approach, offers four simple scripts to help diffuse tension and maintain your peace when confronted with these challenging situations.
Drawing from personal experiences and faith-based principles, she shares how a mindset shift can help you stay steady even when your partner isn't. Julie introduces listeners to clear, loving phrases that act as a lifeline in moments of chaos. These scripts are designed to help you protect your emotional safety and avoid unnecessary escalation. The episode is not just about managing your partner's addiction but also about finding strength and calmness within yourself.
Julie emphasises that while you can't control your partner's drinking, you can choose how you respond, turning potential conflict into a moment of personal empowerment. Listeners will appreciate the compassionate advice Julie offers, alongside practical tips for maintaining emotional stability. She also stresses the importance of safety and knowing when to step away from potentially harmful situations.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to regain control over their emotional well-being while navigating the complexities of living with an alcoholic partner. So, next time you hear that familiar sound of the door opening, take a deep breath and remember: you have the power to choose peace over panic. How might these simple scripts change the way you handle these challenging moments?