Your spouse's mental health or addiction issues take a terrible toll on you, which few, if any, of your family or friends can understand. Readers of this book often feel understood and validated for the first time, providing an instant measure of relief.
When spouses of the mentally ill or addicted are spiritually strengthened and learn practical things they can do independently, more marriages can be saved. This is a great truth and the central premise of this book It is written to help you feel better, find hope, and receive godly guidance--not to "fix" your spouse.
Discover how you can heal the storms in your own heart through the power of Christ as well as research-based insights from world-renowned marriage and mental health experts.
You'll cherish the Bible references and the colorful, poignant stories from the authors' thirty-five-year marriage with multiple mental health diagnoses. Increase your understanding of your relationship as you identify with their challenges and triumphs.
Note: This is a deeply spiritual book, written for those who seek God's strength and guidance in their lives through Jesus Christ. Reader reviews have shown that this book is a uniquely valuable treasure for believers, but it disappoints those who are not. We state this emphatically so you understand the nature of this book before you read it.
Would you like to be strengthened in Christ, reduce your fear and resentment, clarify the lines between what you can control and what you cannot, and start feeling like yourself again? Do you know how to protect yourself and know when you should consider separation, at least temporarily?
Discover why BlueInk Reviews awarded a starred review, calling it "An invaluable resource . . . For Christians dealing with the challenges of mental illness in their spouse, this is a must-read".
This is not a book designed to diagnose your spouse's condition or help you change your spouse. Many try to change their spouses in vain--whether through force or kind and patient pressure--but these only increase the storms in their marriages and the pain in their hearts (a phenomenon known as codependency). Pamper yourself by focusing on YOU, and your needs, and your self-care, so you can be stronger and more present as you face your marital challenges.
2022 CIPA Award Winner (Christian Indie Publishing Association)
What readers are saying . . .
"Total game changer . . . I have yet to find another book with such excellent information from all disciplines that also includes prayer, faith, scripture."
"This book gives practical, relatable, faith-based advice without being overly preachy."
". . . profound page turner for me to read."
". . . a book I wish I'd had years ago . . ."
Start reading today. Experience hope and increasing relief as you heal the storms in your heart through God's power and the wisdom of those who have been there.
Industry Reviews
"*Starred Review* "Christian and Helen Bohlen's mental illnesses nearly destroyed their marriage, but they found a way to have a happy relationship after all. They detail their struggles in this invaluable resource for couples coping with mental, emotional, and/or addiction issues....This well-written, insightful book is primarily intended for readers whose spouses suffer from mental illness. Helen's perspective, included throughout, brings valuable insight into the minds of suffering spouses."
- Booklist
"Christians who want a very different form of marital advice guide that embraces the special challenges of mental illness and communication issues will find Healing the Stormy Marriage a unique discussion. It addresses topics that more general marital advice books often fail to consider."
- Diane C. Donovan, Senior Reviewer Donovan's Literary Services
"This promising self-help text shows that addiction and other mental health challenges don't have to destroy or end relationships...With a focus on mindfulness practices, the book discusses the emotional states and reactions of Christian spouses in different mental health and addiction scenarios...Healing the Stormy Marriage outlines healthy habits for Christian couples hoping to initiate mutual spiritual and emotional growth; its work is accessible and applicable to every kind of relationship."
- Foreword Review
"Christian and Helen Bohlen's mental illnesses nearly destroyed their marriage, but they found a way to have a happy relationship after all...While Bohlen's methods for success center on God, the Bible and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, married couples of all walks of life will find something useful here. But for Christians dealing with the challenges of mental illness in their spouse, this is a must-read."
- BlueInk Review
