#204: We Both Have Trauma, We Both Have An Addiction. How Do We Find Recovery?

Caller Chadwick: Chadwick is a common law spouse of 6 years who has recently started formal therapy to address his childhood trauma, addiction, and relationship issues. He is passionate about recovery and rebuilding trust in his relationship. "The only measuring stick is your heart putting your effort in, and if you gave it today, you win today." After six years of a seemingly perfect relationship, Chadwick discovers his and his partner's hidden childhood traumas and addictions and must now decide if he can forgive himself and her and make changes to save their relationship. In this episode: 1. The Impact of Childhood and Teenage Trauma on Adult Relationships 2. How Pornography and Addiction Impact Intimacy and Connection 3. Navigating Mental Health Challenges in yourself and a spouse // SUBMIT A QUESTION + CALL IN // We'd love to answer questions you have about addiction, trauma, recovery, relationships, and healing. Ask Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.therapybros.com/call-in-and-ask-a-question/⁠⁠⁠ // Tyler Patrick LMFT | "The Wandering Therapist" // Free Consultation Call: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lovestrong.com/consultation-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Love Strong | Experience Therapy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lovestrong.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ // Brannon Patrick LCSW | "The Expert" // Brannon's Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.brannonpatrick.com⁠⁠⁠ Therapy Utah: ⁠⁠⁠https://therapyutah.org/⁠⁠⁠ // COURSES // The Healing Journey: ⁠https://join.reclaimyourheart.com/⁠ Brannon's Boundary Bootcamp: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.brannonpatrick.com/Boundarybootcamp⁠⁠⁠ Tyler's Pornography Addiction Recovery Kickstart: ⁠⁠⁠https://lovestrong.com/courses/overcome-pornography-addiction/⁠⁠⁠ // EVENTS // Radiant Dawn | Women's Retreat: ⁠https://radiantdawn.org⁠ Rising Son | Men's Retreat: ⁠⁠⁠https://risingson.org⁠⁠⁠ Vibrant Love | Couple's Retreat: ⁠⁠⁠https://vibrantlove.org⁠⁠ // Reclaim Your Heart // Join our new community for quality exclusive content, incredible courses, and real connection: ⁠https://join.reclaimyourheart.com/