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Most people never talk about what it’s really like to love someone with an addiction.

In this powerful episode of Real Women’s Stories, Hannah opens up about her marriage, the pain of discovering her husband’s drug use, and the lessons she’s learned through years of struggle, relapse, and recovery.

She shares:

- The moment she realised it wasn’t “just recreational” anymore

- The emotional toll on her relationship, family, and self-worth

- Why recovery is a journey for loved ones as much as the addict

- The strength and perspective she gained by choosing to stay

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⏰ Timecodes ⏰

0:00 – “I thought he was having an affair… but it was drugs”

1:07 – Hannah on never feeling “good enough” and finding her voice

2:42 – Debt, fitting in, and the pressure to belong

5:32 – The moment Hannah realised her husband’s use was addiction

6:59 – Coping with denial and the ups and downs of healing

7:53 – Addiction as a “solution” rather than the real problem

9:22 – Facing the truth: admitting there’s a problem in your life

13:16 – Lisa shares her own experience of support groups

15:16 – Should you stay or leave? Making choices without guilt

17:26 – Why recovery is for the whole family, not just the addict

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