[Ep 208] Journaling Through a Spouse's Addiction: A Conversation with Jennifer Shook

What does it look like to follow God when addiction has entered your marriage? In this conversation, coach Jennifer Shook shares about the often invisible struggles women face when their husbands battle addiction—how it impacts safety, identity, trust, and the ability to hear God in the midst of constant stress. Together we talk about why so many women suffer in silence, what kinds of support are truly helpful, and what healing can look like for a woman regardless of whether her husband chooses recovery.   CONNECT WITH JENNIFER SHOOK: Jennifer is a seasoned Christian life coach with over 20 years of experience in leading and mentoring women into their true identity in Christ. Her personal journey through the pain of her husband's addiction and betrayal has deepened her understanding of heartache and the transformative power of God's love. Through this experience, she found the strength to stop rescuing others and start rescuing herself, embracing the healing and purpose God had planned for her. ·       Website ·       Free: Navigating Marital Grief Worksheet   RELATED EPISODES: ·       Episode 197: When You Fall Into a Pit Pit ·       Episode 166: God in the Midst of the Storm: A Devotional Reading of Mark 6:45-52 ·       Episode 158: Burdens vs. Loads: Discerning When to Help Someone ·       Episode 135: Identifying Signs You're Not Doing Well (And What You Can Do About It) ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Written Spiritual Direction: A personal rhythm of Scripture, journaling, and listening http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection  >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event: http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking