EPISODE · May 4, 2024 · 51 MIN
#335: I Realize That I Struggle With Dishonesty For Self-Protection: Help
from Therapy Brothers · host Reclaim Your Heart
Caller Olivia's Question: "I have been in and out of trauma therapy the past couple of years. I stop because my husband believes that a few sessions of talking will help me to get over "whatever it is I need to get over". I have trauma from my childhood and trauma in our marriage. my husband has been a monster, he is an addict to prescription paid meds for pain and porn. There has been physical, mental, emotional abuse, gas lighting and sexual assault. We have started work on a lot of this now that he is in recovery, however it seems that we are dealing with his problems and getting him better, but as always I am forgotten. one of his boundaries is lying. I have told lies as what I feel is self preservation, this started when I was very young to keep my safe. I am not sure how to stop and be truthful and authentic. I feel like I am stuck in my pattern of self preservation to keep me protected that I don't know how to stop. I am ready to be venerable. Your podcast has helped me more than any of my therapy sessions?....…" // SUBMIT A QUESTION + CALL IN // We'd love to answer questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, relationships, and healing. Ask Here: https://www.therapybros.com/call-in-and-ask-a-question/ // Tyler Patrick LMFT | "The Wandering Therapist" // Free Consultation Call: https://lovestrong.com/consultation-call Love Strong | Experience Therapy: https://lovestrong.com // Brannon Patrick LCSW | "The Expert" // Brannon's Website: https://www.brannonpatrick.com Therapy Utah: https://therapyutah.org/ // COURSES // The Healing Journey: https://join.reclaimyourheart.com/ Brannon's Boundary Bootcamp: https://www.brannonpatrick.com/Boundarybootcamp Tyler's Pornography Addiction Recovery Kickstart: https://lovestrong.com/courses/overcome-pornography-addiction/ // EVENTS // Radiant Dawn | Women's Retreat: https://radiantdawn.org Rising Son | Men's Retreat: https://risingson.org Vibrant Love | Couple's Retreat: https://vibrantlove.org // Reclaim Your Heart // Join our new community for quality exclusive content, incredible courses, and real connection: https://join.reclaimyourheart.com/
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