How Do I Help My Friends Who Are Stuck In Their Addiction Recovery?

#388 Chris and Brigitte share their story about struggling with sex addiction and betrayal trauma in their marriage. They describe their traumatic "D-day" after Chris is found out about his 16 years of secrecy in infidelity. Their life hits rock bottom and turns around significantly after Chris experiences a "confusing" embrace of love from his Father in Law. Brigitte and Chris have undergone an incredible transformation of healing since that time. Now they are trying to figure out how to help their friends experience the mighty change as well.

00:00 – Introduction
01:30 – Personal Recovery Story: Brannon's Struggles
04:03 – Family Support: The Turning Point
06:48 – The Catalyst for Change
08:11 – The Healing Journey
10:06 – Bridget’s Perspective on Recovery
12:46 – Helping Friends Who Are Stuck
15:19 – The Importance of a Catalyst for Change
18:04 – The Frustration of Seeing Stagnation
20:47 – Setting Boundaries with Friends
27:13 – When to Move On from Being a Supportive Friend
29:29 – The Therapist’s Perspective: Knowing When to Step Back
32:07 – Empowerment and Group Energy
35:43 – The Challenge of Empowering Friends to Change
39:58 – The Ongoing Journey of Recovery
41:22 – Closing Thoughts and Inspiration

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