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Love Over Addiction
When we love someone suffering from addiction, sometimes our most trusted confidants can give us the most well-meaning, bad advice. Some of the wisest people have helpful guidance for “normal” marriages without addiction. But some of...
11:03•21 Oct 2018
Trusting Your Instincts: Handling Well-Meaning but Misguided Advice
“Trusting that inner voice that's guiding our decision to stay or leave is one of the single greatest acts of love we can give ourselves.”
Ever been bombarded with advice from friends and family when you're dealing with a loved one's addiction? Michelle Anderson knows the struggle all too well. In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', she dives into the tricky terrain of well-meaning but sometimes harmful advice. Michelle shares a personal story about receiving bad advice from her mother during a tough period in her marriage.
This advice, while helpful in 'normal' relationships, could have led her down a destructive path due to the complexities of addiction. She stresses the importance of trusting your own instincts and making decisions that feel right for you, rather than relying solely on others' opinions. Michelle also explores the tough choices of whether to stay or leave a relationship impacted by addiction and underscores the benefits of doing the hard work. The rewards? Courage, self-love, and finding your voice.
If you're navigating the choppy waters of loving someone with addiction, this episode is packed with relatable experiences and practical wisdom to help you trust yourself and find your way.
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