EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 23 MIN
Ep 30 How Did It Get This Bad? Setting Boundaries In An Alcoholic Marriage Broke My Heart!
from Wife On The Rocks I Gaslighting, Addiction, Codependency, Al Anon, Alcoholism, Recovery · host Christian Alcoholism Relationship Coach, Crisis Parenting Coach
There’s a specific kind of heartbreak that comes when you realize the life you dreamed of isn’t the life you’re living—and that setting a boundary might be the only way to protect your peace, your children, or your sanity. In this deeply personal episode, I share my own experience of grieving what I thought family life would look like—and the painful but necessary process of accepting that I had to set boundaries in an addicted marriage in order to stay grounded in reality, not fantasy. You’ll hear: The emotional weight that comes before setting a boundary What it’s like to pray and wrestle with God before taking action How it feels to be forced into choices you never wanted to make The internal tug-of-war between loyalty to your marriage and protecting your children If you’ve ever asked, “How did it get this bad?” or “Why do I have to be the one to draw the line?”—this episode is for you. 💌 If you’re feeling torn about where to draw the line, you’re not alone. Email me at https://calendly.com/wifeontherocks/1hrcoachingsession
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There’s a specific kind of heartbreak that comes when you realize the life you dreamed of isn’t the life you’re living—and that setting a boundary might be the only way to protect your peace, your children, or your sanity. In this deeply personal episode, I share my own experience of grieving what I thought family life would look like—and the painful but necessary process of accepting that I had to set boundaries in an addicted marriage in order to stay grounded in reality, not fantasy. You’ll hear: The emotional weight that comes before setting a boundary What it’s like to pray and wrestle with God before taking action How it feels to be forced into choices you never wanted to make The internal tug-of-war between loyalty to your marriage and protecting your children If you’ve ever asked, “How did it get this bad?” or “Why do I have to be the one to draw the line?”—this episode is for you. 💌 If you’re feeling torn about where to draw the line, you’re not alone. Email me at [email protected] with your question—I may include it in a future episode. And if you need personal support to find clarity and peace, my one-on-one summer coaching sessions may be a great fit. Book Here: https://calendly.com/wifeontherocks/1hrcoachingsession
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