Creed and Crishelle talk with Karen Thurber, a young wife, mom, and entrepreneur with her own flower business. She is learning to support her husband, Alma (see episode 11) in his recovery from pornography use, and continually working on her own healing as well. Karen shares 3 important tools that have helped her. First is self-care, second is communication in their marriage, and third is reaching out for support. You’ll hear about the power of boundaries, honesty, 12-step groups, and daily scripture study.
SHOW NOTES: Links mentioned: Spouse and Family Support Guide from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Addiction Recovery Program. Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life, and Boundaries in Dating: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Relationships, Boundaries in Marriage by Cloud and Townsend. Learn more about our nonprofit at Reach 10. Get in touch with us at hello@reach10.org. Submit anonymous questions, stories, or comments here. Support our podcast and help us reach more young people here. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more!
Why Talk About Pornography with Someone You’re Dating? [18]
How to Create a Healing Bond of Connection - with Weston Smith [17]
Coach or Cheerleader - Which Works Best? Supporting Each Other’s Recovery from Pornography with Alma and Karen Thurber [16]
We’ve All Seen It. Let’s Start Talking! with Jason McDonald [15]
Understanding Healthy Belief Systems and Passion Styles with Dr. Dean Busby [14]
A Little Info = Huge Difference in New Marriages with Dr. Dean Busby [13]
3 Tools for Breaking a Pornography Habit - Alma Thurber
Seeing Subtle Harmful Expectations Created by Sexual Media with Bonnie Young [10]
All About the Breaking the Silence Podcast in 5 Short Minutes [0]
Do You Shy Away from Sensitive Subjects? [9]
Dr. Laura Padilla-Walker: Changing the How, When, and Why of Teaching Kids About Sexuality [8]
Zachary Andrews: Building Recovery through Real Relationships [7]
Amanda Christenson: Boundaries - What They Are and Why You Need Them [6]
Travis Spencer: Couples Recovering Together from Pornography [5]
Cassy Hulse: Open Your Heart to Women Silently Struggling with Porn Addiction [4]
Nathan and Shelby Astle: Open Communication in Relationships When Pornography Is an Issue [3]
Rachel Denton: Healthy Sexuality is About Sharing [2]
Meet Our Hosts Creed and Crishelle [1]
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