Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
My Husband My Enemy - Love and Addiction
My Husband My Enemy - Love and Addiction
My Husband My Enemy - Love and Addiction
Monday 3rd July 2023
Explore how addiction can turn loved ones into enemies and learn how to separate the villain from the person in this heartfelt episode.
9 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Separate the addiction from the person you love.
- View addiction as an external villain, not part of your partner.
- Lean on faith for strength and guidance in challenging times.
- Seek help immediately if you're in an unsafe environment.
- Embrace your role in creating connection and healing.
"Addiction felt like a whole other person - like Darth Vader - but remember, Darth Vader's redeemed at the end."
Marriage can be a rollercoaster, especially when addiction is thrown into the mix. In this episode of 'Sober on Purpose', Tanya Gioia shares her candid experience of seeing her husband as an enemy due to his addiction. She paints a vivid picture of addiction as a villain, akin to Darth Vader or some chainsaw-wielding horror character, separating it from the person she married.
Tanya uses humour and honesty to explain how addiction can feel like a green slime covering the person you love, making them unrecognisable. But fear not, she offers hope by suggesting that the addiction itself is the villain, not the person. Tanya dives into the importance of separating the addiction from the individual, emphasising that while addiction may take over, it remains distinct from the person suffering.
She encourages listeners to be part of the hero team, likening it to Elastigirl and Mr. Incredible fighting against an external foe. The key takeaway is to love the person, not the addiction, and to lean on faith for strength and guidance. Throughout the episode, Tanya draws on her experiences and theological training to share practical advice and spiritual wisdom.
She underscores the importance of seeking help if you're in an unsafe environment and reminds you that your responsibility lies in living with integrity and faith, not in saving your partner. So, if you're grappling with similar struggles, Tanya's heartfelt narrative might just be what you need to find peace and clarity. Remember, you're not alone in this battle against addiction, and there’s always room for hope and healing.