Riding the Roller Coaster of Your Loved One’s AddictionRiding the Roller Coaster of Your Loved One’s Addiction
Love Over Addiction
Loving someone with addiction can sometimes make you feel like you're on a roller coaster ride, can't it? One moment you're feeling joyful and hopeful, only to have it turn to fear and anger pretty quickly. And listen, no judgment at all. We've been...
38:36•30 Aug 2020
Taming the Emotional Roller Coaster: Loving Someone with Addiction
“The healthier you become, the less it's going to feel like a rollercoaster.”
Ever feel like loving someone with addiction is like riding a roller coaster with no end in sight? One minute you're up, feeling hopeful, and the next you're down, gripped by fear and anger. Michelle Anderson gets it. In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', she opens up about the emotional highs and lows that come with loving someone struggling with addiction. Michelle shares her own experiences and offers practical tips to help you manage these intense feelings.
She talks about the importance of self-care and finding community support, so you don't have to face this alone. You'll also hear about the different roles we play in these relationships – are you acting more like a parent or a partner? And how do you handle those overwhelming feelings of anger and shame? Michelle's compassionate advice aims to help you find your own emotional strength and move forward in your recovery journey.
If you're looking for ways to make this ride a little smoother, tune in and find some hope and practical advice.
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