Mindful Detaching and Finding Your CenterMindful Detaching and Finding Your Center
Love Over Addiction
When you have someone in your life who is struggling with addiction, you've probably felt a wide range of emotions: hurt, anger, sadness, and sometimes even hope. It can be a lot, right? So when you start to feel your emotions rise (which is normal!),...
8:55•31 Oct 2021
Staying Grounded: Michelle Anderson on Mindful Detachment
“The key to remaining in a relationship with someone struggling with addiction is a very common word in the world of addiction called detachment.”
Ever feel like your emotions are a roller coaster when dealing with a loved one's addiction? Michelle Anderson gets it. In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', she shares a practical tip on how to find your emotional center through mindful detachment. Anderson talks about the whirlwind of feelings—from anger to sadness—that often accompany loving someone with an addiction. She emphasizes the importance of finding your 'center' and practicing detachment, not just with your loved one but in all relationships.
This isn't about cutting people off; it's about recognizing that their actions are their own, and you don’t have to be dragged along for the ride. Michelle offers a visualization technique to help you mentally 'cut the tie' that binds you to another's actions, helping you return to your own sense of peace. This episode is packed with empathy and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone struggling to maintain emotional balance while supporting a loved one through addiction.
Tune in and discover how to cultivate self-discovery and self-acceptance through mindful detachment.
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