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How does a marriage survive the unthinkable? In this powerful, emotional episode, Mike and Kim open their hearts to share their 18-year journey through grief, addiction, and eventual healing after losing their son Michael in a tragic accident.

When devastation struck their family, Mike spiraled into addiction while Kim struggled to hold everything together. Their raw honesty about rock bottom moments—from Kim finding Mike with drugs to contemplating suicide—reveals the brutal reality of how grief can tear lives apart. Yet somehow, their bond endured when statistics said it shouldn't.

The turning point came not through fighting harder, but through surrender. "It's not your battle," Kim heard in prayer. "Just love him. Show him mercy and grace." This spiritual revelation transformed their approach to recovery and to each other. After multiple rehab attempts, Mike finally found sobriety that stuck—now approaching nine months clean after nearly two decades of struggle.

What makes this conversation so powerful is how it illuminates recovery from both perspectives: the person battling addiction and the loved one walking alongside them. Their journey demonstrates that sometimes the most loving action is letting go, that forgiveness (especially of oneself) is an ongoing process, and that healing happens when pain is brought into the light.

Whether you're personally affected by addiction, grieving a loss, or simply seeking to understand these experiences better, Mike and Kim's testimony offers both comfort and challenge. Their story isn't just about survival—it's about finding joy again when it seemed impossible. As Kim beautifully puts it, their cup is "no longer half empty or half full—it's overflowing."

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