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RR Enabler’s Journey 1 - Stages of Enabling
RR Enabler’s Journey 1 - Stages of Enabling
RR Enabler’s Journey 1 - Stages of Enabling
Wednesday 29th March 2023
Angie Meadows explores the stages of grief for enablers and offers advice on breaking free from the cycle of enabling in addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free from Enabling: A Path to Acceptance and Healing
Detaching emotionally has been a development, survival skill I have had to learn and relearn again and again. Eventually, I was able to let go of insanity and recover my own heart, giving myself permission to move forward.
What happens when helping turns into hurting? In this episode of 'Rock of Recovery', Angie Meadows sheds light on the complex role of enablers in the lives of those struggling with addiction. Enabling isn't just about support; it's often about unwittingly allowing self-destructive behaviors to continue. Angie dives deep into the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—experienced by enablers.
Drawing from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's model, she shares her personal journey through these stages and the hard-earned wisdom of finally reaching acceptance. Angie emphasizes that enablers need to understand they're not dealing with their rational loved one but with someone driven by addiction. By stepping back and letting go of guilt and manipulation, enablers can encourage their loved ones to take responsibility for their actions.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone entangled in the web of enabling, offering practical advice and emotional support to break free from this damaging cycle.