Episode 3: What Alcohol Did to Our Marriage

Episode 3: What Alcohol Did to Our MarriageIn this episode of Keeping Up with the Rodgers: The Hard Talks, we’re having one of the most vulnerable conversations yet. Michael opens up about his struggle with alcoholism—how it started, how it escalated, and how it quietly began impacting our marriage in ways we couldn’t ignore.This wasn’t “our” issue in the same way conflict or communication patterns were. This was Michael’s battle. And in this episode, he takes ownership of how his drinking affected not only himself, but also Courtnee—emotionally, mentally, and relationally. We talk honestly about the tension it created, the trust it strained, the distance it caused, and the weight Courtnee carried while trying to navigate it.From denial and justification to accountability and change, we share what it looked like to confront the problem head-on. We also unpack how alcohol amplified triggers, intensified arguments, and masked deeper wounds that needed healing.This conversation continues our commitment to transparency as we unpack love, conflict, growth, faith, and the hard realities that shape a marriage. No filters. No pretending. Just the truth about addiction, responsibility, and what it takes to fight for your relationship when one person’s struggle impacts you both.This is what alcohol did to our marriage.