Supporting Or Enabling?Supporting Or Enabling?
Sideways
Graham and Martin explore the fine line between support and enabling in addiction recovery, with personal stories and practical advice.
48:49•15 Jun 2023
Supporting or Enabling? Finding the Balance in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Exploring the fine line between support and enabling in addiction recovery
- Personal reflections on celebrating milestones in sobriety
- Deconstructing the concept of 'tough love' and its implications
- Examples of enabling behaviors and their impact on recovery
- Contrasting supportive behaviors that empower individuals in recovery
“Enabling behaviors can encourage unhelpful habits and behaviors, even if it's unknowingly, but supporting behaviors can empower a loved one to recover.”
Ever wondered if your help might be doing more harm than good? In this episode of 'Sideways', Graham Landi and Martin Pankhurst tackle the tricky territory between support and enabling. They chat about their football team's rare victory and how to celebrate such wins without falling back into old habits. The duo breaks down the concept of 'tough love' and shares personal stories that bring this idea to life.
From mowing grass in a cemetery to confronting enabling behaviors like ignoring debts or hiding substance use, Graham and Martin offer real-life examples and practical advice. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, being a resource, and practicing empathy. With a mix of gratitude lists and light-hearted banter, this episode is both informative and engaging, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the recovery journey.
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