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Love Over Addiction
Loving an Alcoholic | Codependency | Recovery
6:24•25 Dec 2016
Finding Strength: Michelle's Journey to Leave Her Addicted Husband
“Courage is begging to prove that you're capable of saying and doing that thing that you've been wanting to do or say. You just need to put the plan in motion and follow through.”
Imagine a Christmas morning where joy turns into heartbreak. Michelle Anderson, host of 'Love Over Addiction', shares an intimate story that begins with a basketball hoop and ends with a life-changing decision. Her six-year-old son was thrilled about his new basketball hoop, but his excitement quickly faded when he realized it needed assembling. Instead of stepping up, Michelle's husband chose his addiction over his family, leaving the task to her teenage brother who braved the cold to put it together.
This poignant moment was a turning point for Michelle. She realized that the love and support her children needed were not coming from their father. Months of feeling exhausted and depressed led her to make the brave decision to leave her marriage and start anew in Florida. Michelle's journey is one of rediscovering courage and finding the strength to make difficult choices.
She talks about the importance of community support and encourages others to find their own courage to make life-changing decisions. If you're struggling with loving someone who battles addiction, Michelle's story might be the beacon of hope you need.
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