Doug Hinderer took a call from Lisa, a wife who’s been battling some serious struggles in her marriage. She’s got five kids, a husband with a long-term drinking problem, and all the heartbreak that comes with it. Her story went from should I leave? to we’re gonna fight for this marriage in the most inspiring way.
💔 Lisa’s Situation
Lisa called in feeling stuck. Her husband’s been an alcoholic forever, and it’s wearing her down. There’s lying, money issues, and their kids are starting to notice the chaos. She loves her husband and doesn’t want to leave, but she also doesn’t want to stay in a toxic environment. She prayed, she cried, she talked to her mom… but nothing was changing. You could feel her pain through the phone. 😢
🌟 Lisa’s Mic-Drop Moment
The next day: yep, THE NEXT DAY… Lisa called back, and it was like talking to a different person. 😲 She and her husband had a long, real conversation, and they agreed: they don’t want to give up. They’re leaning into their faith, doing a Spiritual Warfare Novena, and making a plan to move forward.
Lisa was full of hope and determination, and honestly, it was contagious. You could hear how much she wants to honor her vows and fight for her family.
🚀 Next Steps (For Lisa & Maybe You Too?)
Doug gave her some homework:
Check out his Marriage Tune-Up Workshop: It’s full of tips on how to get your relationship back on track.
Find a Catholic Therapist: He recommended looking for someone who uses the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy. These therapists know what’s up.
❤️ Why This Matters
Lisa’s story is a reminder that marriage is messy and hard, but it’s also worth fighting for. Here are the big takeaways:
Love Isn’t Always Warm & Fuzzy: Sometimes, love means setting boundaries and doing the hard work.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: Support groups, therapists, priests, and even a novena: there’s so much help out there if you ask for it.
God Can Work Miracles: When Lisa leaned into her faith and started fighting for her marriage, things started to shift.
🛑 Your Move
If your marriage feels like it’s on life support, take a page from Lisa’s book. Start with prayer, reach out for help, and don’t give up. Marriage isn’t easy, but with God in the mix, anything’s possible. 💪
Keep fighting, and let God do His thing. 🙏💒
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