The Betrayed, The Addicted, The Expert

We all have self-defeating thoughts but our argument is that God doesn't send us wired to think those thoughts but by living life they do come. Our aim is to help you see how you can identify those thoughts and let them go. To watch a video on Ashlynn and Coby's story go to ashlynnandcoby.com To learn more about workshops offered by Brannon, Ashlynn and Coby go to https://www.betrayedaddictedexpert.com for more details. For therapy with Brannon go to center4hopeandhealing.org For group and/or one on one mentoring for the betrayed and the addicted go to ashlynnandcoby.com

We all have emotions but identifying them and allowing ourselves to connect with them is hard. Listen to see how we do it and then identify how you can implement the skill. To watch a video on Ashlynn and Coby's story go to ashlynnandcoby.com. To learn more about workshops offered by Brannon, Ashlynn and Coby go to https://www.betrayedaddictedexpert.com for more details. For therapy with Brannon go to center4hopeandhealing.org For group and one on one mentoring for the betrayed and the addicted go to ashlynnandcoby.com

Where did addiction begin? What are its roots and how do I deal with them?

Dating is something everyone does before they get serious in their relationship. So how is it possible when things are hard?

We all have people in life that don't lift us or who don't build us up or inspire us and we need to have those people in our lives. Letting go of toxic relationships can be hard but sometimes can be EXACTLY what we need.

We've had more fights in our 17 years of marriage than we can count. However since recovery began in the Fall of 2014, we had the biggest fight since we've had since then. In times past we would have just been pissed for days but within 36 hours we made HUGE progress in learning from it.

This is a classic Brannonism..."don't should on yourself." Anytime we say "I should do this" or "I should have done that" it indicates the motive of that action or thought which is shame. Being mindful of it is key to being resilient to shame.

We all know addicts demonstrate denial but how does it show up in the betrayed? This is part two on denial and will be super insightful for both the addicted and the betrayed.

It is so hard to face life when you are the betrayed. It is exhausting and hard but know it is more difficult than it is to actually get specialized help. Ashlynn shares some motivation on how to get going when things are tough.

As the addicted I was in denial for decades and was blind to how. Ashlynn watched me in denial and that only sent her deeper in betrayal trauma. This two part series will reveal how detail takes place in both the addict and the betrayed.

When we think about ourselves in addiction we can so easily think that we are only as good as our sobriety date. In truth God does not see our worth as a date. Giving ourselves grace is key to recovery.

Copependent behavior is a thing for most of the betrayed but at the same time codependency often times manifests in the addict and can be fuel on the fire of addiction. Learn some key skills to identify and overcome codependency

Having the right kind of support is important to healing from betrayal. Find out what options you can exercise to get what you need and from whom.

It is such a contrary while in life's major battles to stop and practice gratitude. But what could life be like if it was put into practice?

There is a battle between the addicted and the betrayed about authentic efforts and motives to be in recovery. It is easy to check boxes but what does it look like to own your recovery?