How to Handle Friends Distancing Due to a Spouse's Addiction - Listener Q&A Pt.2How to Handle Friends Distancing Due to a Spouse's Addiction - Listener Q&A Pt.2
Till The Wheels Fall Off
Matt and Paige Robinson answer listener questions on self-trust, treatment involvement, and coping with friends distancing due to a spouse's addiction.
1:18:00•29 May 2024
Handling Friends Distancing Due to a Spouse's Addiction
Episode Overview
- Learn how to trust yourself again after being gaslit by an alcoholic spouse.
- Understand the appropriate level of involvement in your partner's treatment decisions.
- Find out when to address relationship issues versus focusing on recovery.
- Discover ways to cope when friends distance themselves due to your spouse's addiction.
- Gain validation and support from a community that understands your struggles.
“You have to be validated by somebody, a therapist, a community, a podcast, our course validates you to where you're like, oh, I'm not crazy”
Matt and Paige Robinson are back with another engaging episode of 'Till The Wheels Fall Off', continuing their community-driven Q&A series. This time, they tackle some tough questions from their listeners, shedding light on the complexities of dealing with a spouse's addiction. If you've ever wondered how to regain trust in your instincts after being gaslit or how involved you should be in your partner's treatment decisions, this episode has got you covered.
Matt and Paige share their personal experiences and practical advice, making you feel less alone in your journey. They discuss the delicate balance of addressing relationship issues versus recovery issues and the heartache of friends distancing themselves due to the heavy burden of addiction. Their candid conversation is sprinkled with humour and real-life anecdotes, making it both relatable and insightful.
Whether you're dealing with a partner's addiction or supporting a friend through it, this episode offers valuable perspectives and heartfelt advice. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from their 20 years of experience and gain some much-needed validation and support.

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