Michelle Anderson

Love Over Addiction

Michelle Anderson

  • Loving an Alcoholic Checklist

Loving an Alcoholic Checklist

Wednesday 7th October 2015

Michelle Anderson shares a checklist to help you understand your emotions when loving an alcoholic in this heartfelt episode of 'Love Over Addiction'.
7 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Empowering
Hopeful
Encouraging

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Love Over Addiction
Author:
Michelle Anderson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Understanding Your Emotions: The Reality of Loving an Alcoholic

Alcohol and drugs can really cause you to have such a devastating, heartbreaking relationship with the man you love, and it's really hard for people who don't know what it's like to understand the pain and loneliness we go through. One of the ways this disease tries to trick us is to make us think we're crazy.
Ever feel like you're on an emotional roller coaster when loving someone with an addiction? Michelle Anderson, the host of 'Love Over Addiction', gets it. In this episode, she dives into the heartbreak and confusion that often accompany loving an alcoholic. With her empathetic approach, Michelle offers a practical checklist to help you understand that what you're feeling is completely normal. Michelle's checklist covers a range of emotions and situations you might be grappling with.
Do you constantly worry about your loved one's drinking habits? Feel guilty when you take a moment for yourself? Or perhaps you find yourself covering up for them, searching the house for hidden bottles, or suspecting infidelity? These are just a few of the points Michelle touches on, all aimed at reassuring you that you're not alone in this struggle. But it's not just about identifying these feelings. Michelle emphasizes the importance of acknowledging them as valid and normal.
She shares her insights on how to navigate these turbulent emotions and offers hope for a brighter future. The episode is filled with practical advice and a comforting reminder that there is a community out there that understands exactly what you're going through. If you've ever felt isolated or overwhelmed by your partner's addiction, this episode is a must-listen. Michelle's warm, supportive tone makes it feel like you're having a heart-to-heart with a close friend who truly understands your pain.
So grab a cup of tea, find a quiet spot, and let Michelle guide you through the complexities of loving an alcoholic.