What Recovery Gets Wrong: The Partner's Side of the Story

What Recovery Gets Wrong: The Partner's Side of the Story

Matt and Paige Robinson are back with another episode of 'Till The Wheels Fall Off', where they tackle the often overlooked perspective of partners in addiction recovery. With their candid style, they highlight the gaps in traditional recovery approaches, especially concerning spouses and partners. The duo, drawing from their own experiences, question why partners are often labelled as codependent and why their anger is pathologised.

They challenge the notion that spouses must forgive before they're allowed to grieve, advocating for more trauma-informed care that acknowledges the complex emotions involved. Matt and Paige argue that recovery programmes often focus solely on the person with addiction, leaving partners feeling sidelined. They suggest that treatment centres should offer more support and validation to spouses, recognising the betrayal trauma they experience.

By sharing their own journey, they aim to inspire change in how recovery is approached, calling for accountability and genuine healing for all involved. If you've ever felt frustrated by the limited role partners play in recovery, this episode offers a fresh perspective and calls for a more inclusive approach. It's a thought-provoking listen that might just change how you view addiction treatment.