Grieving the Marriage You Thought You Would Have Many wives living with addiction carry a form of grief that few people recognize. This grief is not caused by death. Instead, it comes from the loss of expectations, dreams,… Read More
Your Worth Is Not Defined by His Recovery When addiction affects a marriage, it often damages more than trust and communication. It can also change how a wife sees herself. Many wives begin measuring their self-worth by their… Read More
The Loneliness No One Talks About One of the most painful parts of loving someone with an addiction is the loneliness that follows. This loneliness is not about being physically alone. Instead, it comes from feeling unseen, unheard,… Read More
Why Boundaries Are an Act of Love Many people feel uneasy when they hear the word “boundary.” Some people think boundaries mean punishment. Others believe they are selfish or unkind. However, for wives living with addiction in… Read More
Many wives living with addiction carry a heavy burden. They believe it is their job to fix everything. They watch for warning signs. They manage crises. They make excuses, clean up messes, and try to prevent the next… Read More
When Love Starts to Feel Like Survival Many wives experience a moment they rarely talk about. It’s the moment when love stops feeling like a partnership and starts feeling like a daily fight for survival. You wake up… Read More
Welcome. My name is Ruth Ann Boaz, author of Wives Over Addiction. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope… Read More
