Why Can’t I Get Past the 9th Step? - a podcast by Robert Weiss, PhD, MSW and Tami VerHelst
from 2023-05-25T04:00
Dr. Rob and Tami help someone going through the 9th step process and are currently struggling to reconcile with their wife during this process. His partner still feels incredibly hurt and he is wondering how he can make amends while also soothing her. Dr. Rob and Tami give insight on what living amends really means.
TAKEAWAYS:
[:35] Do addicts also suffer from fertility issues?
[6:00] Whatever you’re ashamed of, tell your doctor. You won’t get the help you need unless you’re honest with them.
[6:10] He needs to be sober for 90 days to do formal disclosure but keeps having slips. What can I do?
[15:05] I am trying to do the 9th step and make amends, but my wife is not having any of it. What can I do to comfort her?
[19:20] What does living amends really mean?
[22:15] My husband is experiencing medical issues and is letting his recovery slip. What should I do?
RESOURCES:
Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com
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