Rebuilding Relationships in Sobriety: Insights from Cliff and Lori G
Episode Overview
Understanding personal defects is crucial for relationship healing. Spiritual grounding is essential for mutual growth in relationships. AA's twelve steps provide a framework for healthier relationships. Open communication is key to overcoming relationship challenges. Sobriety is just the beginning; ongoing personal work is necessary.
We're much more brothers and sisters in our defects than we've ever been in our virtues
In this episode of Recovery Radio Network, Cliff G and his wife, Lori G, take centre stage to tackle the complex topic of relationships in sobriety. With years of personal experience and professional insight, they dive into the nitty-gritty of how alcoholism impacts relationships and what it takes to rebuild them in recovery. Cliff and Lori share candidly about their own struggles and triumphs, making the discussion both relatable and deeply informative.
They emphasise the importance of understanding one's own defects and the necessity of spiritual grounding for both partners to ensure mutual growth. Cliff's humorous take on 'matrimonial amnesia' and Lori's honest recounting of their journey provide a balanced mix of light-heartedness and seriousness, making the episode engaging from start to finish.
They also highlight the role of AA's twelve steps and traditions in fostering healthier relationships, stressing that sobriety is just the beginning of a much larger journey towards personal and relational healing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating relationships while maintaining sobriety, offering practical advice, spiritual insights, and a whole lot of hope.