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Episode 12 | Three Reasons to Attend an Al-Anon Meeting

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Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick reflect on the guilt and shame of their loved ones during active addiction.

The benefits of attending support groups like Al-Anon discussed community, mental health prioritization, and acceptance of the disease.

Recovery communities are essential healing components, offering support and understanding.

Guest:

Terri Stacey, Hall-of-Fame Broadcaster, wife of a recovering alcoholic, shares her story.

 

Time Stamps and Discussions:

12:52 - 13:03 - Introduction to Teri Stacey

13:05 - 14:03 - Unfamiliarity with Alcoholism

Terri's background: unfamiliar with alcoholism, grew up in Knightstown, Indiana.

Early signs of her husband's alcoholism are evident despite her family's abstention from alcohol. 

14:15 - 15:15 - Early Signs of Alcoholism

Terri recalls early signs of her husband's drinking habits, emotional toll evident.

15:27 - 15:45 - Growing Concerns

Growing concerns about her husband's frequent visits to the bar.

16:07 - 18:02 - Denial and Escape

Terri's denial about her husband's drinking 

18:24 - 18:50 -  Work as Refuge

Work as an escape from her tumultuous personal life.

19:14 - 20:31 - Acknowledgment and Emotional Journey

Husband's acknowledgment of his drinking problem Terri's emotional journey alongside him.

20:43 - 22:15 - Lack of Mental Health Awareness

Lack of mental health awareness and repeated attempts at recovery for her husband.

23:17 - 24:00 - Delay in Seeking Support

Delay in attending Al-Anon meetings, focusing on her husband's recovery process.

24:08 - 25:18 - Realization and Public Revelation

Terri's realization of shared experiences at her first Al-Anon meeting.

25:32 - 26:34 - Public revelation of her struggles through a magazine article.

Acknowledgment of personal work required for recovery. Initial anger towards her husband's recovery journey, realization of her journey.



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