Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR))
Why Addiction and Unhealthy Relationships Often Go Together
Why Addiction and Unhealthy Relationships Often Go Together
Why Addiction and Unhealthy Relationships Often Go Together
Tuesday 16th December 2025
Explore how addiction and unhealthy relationships intertwine, featuring candid stories of recovery, self-love, and the power of community.
43 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Episode Overview
- Addiction often coincides with unhealthy relationships due to insecurity and low self-esteem.
- Stigma prevents open discussion about abusive relationships.
- Self-love and setting boundaries are crucial for healthy relationships.
- Support systems like Narcotics Anonymous and The Phoenix play vital roles in recovery.
- Community support helps individuals find strength in sobriety.
"I didn't really know what self-love was or what it looked like."
What makes addiction and unhealthy relationships often go hand in hand? This episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast delves into this complex issue with host Tj and guests Carrie and Michelle. Both guests share their personal stories of recovery, highlighting how their struggles with substance use were intertwined with toxic relationships. Carrie opens up about her experiences speaking to women at treatment centres who find themselves trapped in abusive relationships.
She emphasises the strong stigma that prevents many from discussing these issues openly. Michelle, on the other hand, shares her journey of sobriety and the challenges she faced in recognising and leaving unhealthy relationships. The conversation shifts to self-love and the importance of establishing boundaries, with both guests reflecting on their past experiences and the lessons they've learned.
They discuss the role of support systems like Narcotics Anonymous and The Phoenix in their recovery journeys, emphasising the importance of community and genuine connections. Through light-hearted banter and candid reflections, this episode offers a raw and honest look at the intersection of addiction and relationships, providing hope and encouragement for those on similar paths. What steps can you take today to foster healthier relationships in your life?