TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
If a Friend or Family Member Sent This to You PLEASE Listen
If a Friend or Family Member Sent This to You PLEASE Listen
If a Friend or Family Member Sent This to You PLEASE Listen
Wednesday 6th December 2023
Matt & Paige Robinson discuss how to support loved ones in addiction recovery with empathy and understanding on 'Till The Wheels Fall Off'.
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51 minutes
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TWFO Couple - Matt & Paige Robinson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The episode focuses on the challenges faced by friends and family members of addicts or abusive individuals.
- Matt and Paige emphasize the importance of listening and supporting loved ones without belittling their experiences.
- The hosts share insights from their own journey and offer practical advice for family members and friends.
- The episode encourages understanding different perspectives in challenging relationships.
- Listeners gain valuable insights and tips for providing emotional support to loved ones.
I understand why you feel that way. And if you say that and you mean that, then that means you had to have seen their perspective for the way it is, which means you had to really look at things from a different view.
Have you ever struggled to understand why a loved one stays in a difficult relationship with an addict or an abusive person? Matt and Paige Robinson, the hosts of 'Till The Wheels Fall Off', tackle this sensitive topic head-on. Drawing from over two decades of personal experience in addiction recovery and mental health, they offer a compassionate look into the complexities faced by friends and family members of addicts.
In this heartfelt episode, Matt and Paige aim to bridge the communication gap between those suffering and their loved ones. They address the common, yet often unhelpful, questions like 'Why are you still with them?' and the unsolicited advice that can leave people feeling misunderstood and isolated. Instead, they advocate for listening with an open heart and mind, emphasizing empathy and understanding as key components of support.
The Robinsons share their own journey, providing relatable anecdotes and practical advice for anyone struggling to support a loved one in a challenging relationship. They highlight the importance of validating their loved one's feelings and experiences without judgment, helping listeners become true allies in the recovery process. Whether you're a family member, friend, or someone directly affected by addiction, this episode offers valuable insights that can foster deeper connections and support.
Tune in to 'Till The Wheels Fall Off' and discover how to be there for your loved ones in the most meaningful way.