Podcasts Kids & Family Parenting Don't Mom Alone Podcast Coping Mechanisms, Recovery and Codependency :: Taylor Bashta [Ep 275]

Coping Mechanisms, Recovery and Codependency :: Taylor Bashta [Ep 275]

Published: Feb. 24, 2020, 6:30 a.m.

Twelve years into her marriage, Taylor Bashta knew that something was wrong. Her husband who had always been a casual drinker had become more and more dependent on alcohol. She started Googling, \u201cWhat is an alcoholic?\u201d and wondered what she should do to intervene.\xa0

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Taylor bravely takes us into her story to share what she did next and how setting firm boundaries and seeking help took both her and her husband on a journey of healing. Now, one year later, she shares what\u2019s made the biggest impact and what they are doing to continue their healing.

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\u201cHe is the only person in charge of his recovery. And I am the only person in charge of mine. We can not let each other effect that. I still live wondering what we\u2019d do if he relapses. I think that's one of the scariest parts of recovery. AA\u2019s big slogan is 'One Day at a Time.' So that\u2019s what we\u2019re focused on. Just one day at a time.\u201d

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Taylor talks about how we can support friends who may be going through this type of situation and how sharing openly can make all the difference.\xa0\xa0

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\u201cHiding is what kills us inside. And our hiding is what invites that shame, guilt, and condemnation. When you put it out there, it's gone. You're putting away gossip, you're putting away just the pressure. When you name it, it takes the power out of it.\u201d\xa0

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