Episode 17: Love After Addiction With Steph & Pete

We have TWO guests in episode 17! That’s double the stories, laughter and inspiration! Melissa and Cody share a conversation with Stephanie and Pete, a couple who found love after addiction. The foursome discuss love, addiction, chaos and the beauty in the other side. Pete is a recovering alcoholic and Stephanie is the ex-wife of alcoholic, and we couldn’t help but ask ourselves, how does this work?! Turns out, Pete & Steph are happy to tackle the question, and we couldn’t be more grateful. We discuss triggers, communication, friendship, moving forward, self-love, long distance relationships, dating after divorce, and how the pair navigate it all. So, whether you’re recovering or you love someone living with addiction - this one’s for you. 

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For years Stephanie fought desperately to save her husband, her family, and herself from the overwhelming destructive power of alcoholism, addiction, and abuse. Ultimately, she realized that in her attempts to lift him up, she was burying herself. The only way to find peace and protect her family, was to redefine them completely. Now, as a single mom of two, she chips away at the armor she welded on over the years as protection. And hopes her story provides a light to those cowering in the darkness of addiction - both the alcoholics and the unseen heroes - the spouses.

In September of 2015, after a bittersweet sweet rock bottom and near suicide attempt, Pete began to unearth a life of purpose in the ruins of Alcoholism and Divorce. Since that time, he's gotten sober, quit smoking, and become an outspoken advocate for recovery as Pete.On.Repeat on Instagram. His poignant, comical, no nonsense approach has helped hundreds of people get and stay sober and navigate through the rocky waters of divorce and co-parenting. He's currently working on writing his memoir.

To hear Pete’s story in its entirety check out his interview on Real Aligned Women

Follow Stephanie on Instagram @ unbecoming.mrs.b

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