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#148 Finding Love & Healing After an Alcoholic Marriage | Deanna Marie Walker

In this inspiring episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we welcome Deanna Marie Walker, a survivor of a 20-year marriage to an alcoholic who found the courage to leave and rebuild her life. Deanna’s story is a testament to resilience, healing, and the transformative power of self-love. After her marriage ended, Deanna struggled to trust again. When a loving and generous man entered her life, she found herself resisting kindness, convinced it must come with conditions. It wasn’t until s...
Broadcast on:
01 Mar 2025

In this inspiring episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we welcome Deanna Marie Walker, a survivor of a 20-year marriage to an alcoholic who found the courage to leave and rebuild her life. Deanna’s story is a testament to resilience, healing, and the transformative power of self-love.

After her marriage ended, Deanna struggled to trust again. When a loving and generous man entered her life, she found herself resisting kindness, convinced it must come with conditions. It wasn’t until she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing that she realized she was worthy of unconditional love—not just from someone else, but from herself. 

In this episode, Deanna shares:

✅ The emotional toll of living with an alcoholic and how to break free.

✅ The challenges of learning to trust and love again after trauma.

✅ How self-love and inner healing are key to embracing new relationships.

She also opens up about her mission to support other women who are in or have left toxic relationships with alcoholics. Through her own transformation, Deanna has become a guide for others seeking emotional healing, confidence, and a fresh start.

Whether you are recovering from a toxic relationship, questioning your self-worth, or wondering if love after abuse is possible, Deanna’s story will inspire and empower you to take that first step toward healing.

Key Points from the Interview: 

1.     You can love again after a 20-year toxic marriage—healing takes time, but it’s possible. 

2.     There is someone out there for you—but first, you must believe you deserve love. 

3.     Healing starts from within—learning to love yourself is essential to embracing a better future.

Listen Now: Tune in for an uplifting conversation on breaking free, rebuilding confidence, and embracing healthy love. 💜✨

Connect with Deanna Marie:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/group/deannamarielifecoaching

Website: https://www.deannamarielifecoaching.com

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In this inspiring episode of the Healing Through Love Podcast, we welcome Deanna Marie Walker, a survivor of a 20-year marriage to an alcoholic who found the courage to leave and rebuild her life. Deanna’s story is a testament to resilience, healing, and the transformative power of self-love. After her marriage ended, Deanna struggled to trust again. When a loving and generous man entered her life, she found herself resisting kindness, convinced it must come with conditions. It wasn’t until s...