How Taking Care Of Your Partner Suffering From Addiction Is Actually HurtingHow Taking Care Of Your Partner Suffering From Addiction Is Actually Hurting
Love Over Addiction
When we love someone suffering from addiction, our relationships aren’t ‘normal’ by any stretch of the word. We can take on strange roles that we never imagined before, like taking care of our partners like they’re our children. ...
7:09•24 Nov 2019
Breaking the Cycle: How to Stop Enabling Your Partner's Addiction
“If your loved one is old enough to put a bottle into their mouths, purchase drugs, drive a vehicle, they are old enough to quit their addictions.”
Ever feel like you're more of a parent than a partner to your loved one struggling with addiction? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', Michelle Anderson tackles the tricky dynamics that often emerge when someone you care about is battling addiction. It's easy to slip into roles you never imagined, like reminding them of appointments, picking up their laundry, or even making all their meals.
But here's the kicker: these well-intentioned actions might be doing more harm than good. Michelle opens up about her own experiences and shares practical advice on how to stop enabling and start setting healthy boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of treating your partner like an adult, rather than a child, to foster a more balanced and supportive relationship. If you're ready to reclaim your energy and focus it on positive change, this episode is a must-listen.
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