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Real Recovery Talk
In this show we discuss things that YOU may need to hear. What are you doing that is aiding in your loved ones addiction? Do you understand the implications that this may have? Also, we discuss things that you can do to help your loved one get...
25:04•16 Oct 2017
Breaking the Cycle: Helping Loved Ones Overcome Addiction
“By setting these boundaries and letting them know, look, I'm not going to let you trample all over my life. If these are the actions that you want to partake in, you can go ahead and partake in them, but you ain't going to do it underneath my roof. Okay, but eventually that runs out too, and hopefully when.”
Do you ever wonder if your good intentions might be doing more harm than good? In this episode of 'Real Recovery Talk', host Tom Conrad dives into the tricky waters of enabling behaviors and their impact on addiction. Tom, a recovering addict himself, sheds light on how certain actions, often meant to help, can actually keep a loved one trapped in their addiction.
He doesn't just stop at identifying the problem; he offers practical advice on how to shift from enabling to genuinely supporting recovery. From setting firm boundaries to fostering honest communication, Tom provides actionable steps that can strengthen your relationship while aiding in your loved one's journey to sobriety. If you're struggling to find the balance between helping and enabling, this episode is a must-listen. It’s packed with insights that could make all the difference for you and your loved one.
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