Overcoming Addiction with Dustin & Rachel Grigg | Losing Loved Ones and Healing Journey — Part 2
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In this episode of The Observatory, Dustin and Rachel Grigg join the show to talk about overcoming addiction and the part your spouse plays in that journey. Dustin and Rachel...
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[02:29] How Dustin and Rachel met
[08:28] How Rachel felt about Dustin’s addiction when pregnant
[10:00] What it was like when the daughter was born
[16:04] What prompted the deeper conversation on life
[20:23] Advice to people with an addiction who can’t go past the pain of stopping
[24:04] The changes that Dustin had to make to be sober and closer to family
[29:21] How the marriage survived
[33:51] The importance of transparency in a relationship
[36:54] The things that help Dustin and Rachel in their marriage
[46:04] How Rachel dealt with Dustin losing his brother
[56:55] The process of grief
[01:00:40] What’s next for Dustin and Rachel?
Notable quotes:
- “You are never going to stop whatever substance you are on unless you are 100% truly ready for the pain, withdrawal, and emotional distress you have to go through, and that’s why most people don’t stop doing things.” - Dustin Grigg [19:09]
- “You are only as sick as your secrets. To have that transparency with each other in a relationship becomes important so that you know when to help and give that extra support.” - LaRae Wright [33:26]
- “It’s so important to create time for each other in a relationship because life is so busy, and you can lose your connection.” - Rachel Grigg [45:12]
- “The only thing that matters in this world is not worldly things. It’s your relationships and the people that you hold close to you. - Scott Wright [51:00]
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