Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Wonderful Person, Horrible Disease: What It's Like Being Married To Someone With Addiction
Wonderful Person, Horrible Disease: What It's Like Being Married To Someone With Addiction
Wonderful Person, Horrible Disease: What It's Like Being Married To Someone With Addiction
Monday 15th December 2025
Dr. Brenda Fan shares her journey of loving someone with alcohol addiction and the impact on their family.
49 minutes
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Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Alcohol Dependency
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Understand the impact of PTSD on alcohol addiction.
- Recognise the stigma faced by families dealing with addiction.
- Learn coping strategies for maintaining safety and well-being.
- Explore the role of faith and community in recovery.
- Emphasise the importance of self-care for caregivers.
"I am working harder at your sobriety than you are. It can't mean more to me than it does to you."
What emotional and inspiring tales of recovery are out there? In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Casey Grover sits down with Dr. Brenda Fan, a family physician who bravely shares her personal journey of being married to someone battling alcohol addiction. Brenda opens up about her late husband's struggles with alcoholism, rooted in unhealed PTSD, and the profound impact it had on their family.
From managing ER visits and withdrawal symptoms to creating safety plans for her children, Brenda's story highlights the often silent battles families endure. She candidly discusses the stigma she faced as a physician unable to 'fix' her husband, and the guilt and self-stigma that accompanied it. Despite these challenges, Brenda found solace in her faith, community support, and the kindness of strangers. Her narrative is not just about the trials of addiction but also about finding light in dark times.
This episode offers a raw look into the complexities of loving someone with an addiction and the resilience required to navigate such a journey. It's a poignant reminder that while addiction is a horrible disease, it doesn't define the person suffering from it. So, how do you support a loved one struggling with addiction while maintaining your own well-being?
Listen to Brenda's moving story and reflect on the power of compassion and understanding.