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S2 E2 | My Story : Married to an Alcoholic
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It's taken me a long time to tell this story. The path is not straight and the road is long. But for moms living with a partner in active addiction this loud messy story may seem familiar.
This episode I share the story of marriage and its impending end. But this episode comes with a special warning. Yes, trigger warning for abuse but also the sounds of violence. In addition to telling you my story I've tried to convey the feeling. The individual acts in each of stories my be different but the feelings of being in this type of marriage are very common. That is what I hope to share.
So if you have time, I invite you to sit with me for the hardest story I'll ever have to tell.
Links & Resources
Find me on Tiktok @TheMomWithIssues
Resources
Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United States
National Resources
1. National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
- Text "START" to 88788
2. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
- Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- Website: [rainn.org]
3. Love Is Respect
- Phone: 1-866-331-9474
- Website:[loveisrespect.org]
- Text "LOVEIS" to 22522
Books
- Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft
- "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk
Other Tools
- MyPlan App: A safety planning tool for individuals experiencing abuse ([myplanapp.org]
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: Specialized support for Native American communities
- Phone:1-844-762-8483
Resources for People Married to Alcoholics in the United States
National Resources
1. Al-Anon Family Groups
- Phone: 1-888-4AL-ANON (425-2666)
- Website: [al-anon.org]
2. Alcoholics Anonymous (for the alcoholic partner)
- Phone: 212-870-3400
- Website: [aa.org]
3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
- Website:[niaaa.nih.gov]
Books
- "Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself" by Melody Beattie
- "Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change" by Jeffrey Foote, Carrie Wilkens, and Nicole Kosanke
Other Tools
- SMART Recovery: A science-based program to help individuals manage addictive behaviors [smartrecovery.org]
- S-Anon International Family Groups: Support for those affected by another person's sexual behavior ([sanon.org]
Resources for People Experiencing Domestic Violence in the United Kingdom
National Resources
1. National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
- Phone: 0808 2000 247
- Website: [nationaldahelpline.org.uk]
2. **Women's Aid**
- Website: [womensaid.org.uk]
3. Men's Advice Line (for male victims)
- Phone: 0808 801 0327
- Website: [mensadviceline.org.uk]
Other Tools
- SMART Recovery UK: Support groups for managing addictive behaviors [smartrecovery.org.uk]
- Family Lives: Support for families dealing with various issues, including addiction [familylives.org.uk]
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