Summary: <br> What is it like being married to an alcoholic minister who is beloved of his congregation? How might it cause you to behave in crazy ways?<br> <br> <br> <br> Today I am sharing with you a talk by Barbara K, recorded in 1993. I listened to this recently and I thought she captured so well the ways in which WE, the partners of alcoholics, can be and act crazier than our alcoholic loved ones.<br> <br> <br> <br> Readings and Links<br> <br> <br> <br> A listener sent some information about recovery programs that are not based on the 12 steps. She listed these:<br> <br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://SmartRecovery.org">SmartRecovery.org</a>* <a href="http://CelebrateRecovery.com">CelebrateRecovery.com</a>* <a href="http://RecoveryDharma.org">RecoveryDharma.org</a>* <a href="http://RefugeRecovery.org">RefugeRecovery.org</a>* <a href="http://SoberGrid.com" class="broken_link">SoberGrid.com</a><br> <br> <br> <br> Our guest, Josh, on episode 324, <a href="/324">Recovery Dharma</a>, talked about that program and Refuge Recovery.<br> <br> <br> <br> Upcoming topics<br> <br> <br> <br> A topic we're considering is an exploration of the idea “if I'm not the problem, there is no solution.” How does this speak to you? It's sort of a counterpoint to our recent episode “<a href="/339">It's not your fault</a>.” Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email <a href="mailto:feedback@therecoveryshow.com">feedback@therecovery.show</a> with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Music from the Show<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Sheryl Crow – Every Day Is a Winding Road<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> https://youtu.be/6ZHdxYf-5Pk<br> James Taylor & Carole King – You've Got A Friend<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris – Why Worry<br>
