If you’ve ever wondered whether your spouse is truly ready to change—or just telling you what you want to hear—this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been craving. Amber breaks down the difference between genuine effort and manipulation, and shows you exactly how to spot the behaviors that signal real progress versus empty promises.

You’ll learn why repeated cycles of hope, disappointment, and “one more chance” leave you feeling confused and emotionally drained—and more importantly, how to break out of that cycle. Amber shares a practical framework to help you make decisions with confidence, set boundaries without guilt, and respond from a place of strategy instead of fear or frustration.

This conversation is especially for you if:

You’ve said “this is the last time” more times than you can count

You feel torn between compassion and the fear of being manipulated

You can’t tell if your spouse is trying or just buying time

You’re losing confidence in your own judgment

Everyone around you has an opinion, and none of it feels helpful

Amber walks you through how to trust your instincts, protect your peace, and still show up with love—without enabling the behavior that’s hurting your family.

✨ Get Your Spouse To Face Their Alcohol Problem:
Motivation Unlocked Live Coaching Program
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/motivation-unlocked-challenge 

✨ Recovery Coaching With Amber:
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/strengths-based-assessment 

✨ Advanced Skills Group for Families:
https://www.familyrecoveryacademy.online/hff-membership 

✨ Soberlink:
https://www.soberlink.com/amber