Opioid Dad
Opioid Dad
032 - When Your Loved One Visits You
032 - When Your Loved One Visits You
032 - When Your Loved One Visits You
Tuesday 27th February 2018
Hank from 'Opioid Dad' shares advice on handling visits from loved ones struggling with addiction. Learn about boundaries, mental breaks, and gratitude.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Visits with Loved Ones in Addiction: Hank's Approach
So these moments where you get excited, maybe your son or daughter is away at school or your husband's on a trip and he's coming home and you're going to be together for a while...I'm just observing and driving home and we'll see what happens when we get there. And he may be there and certainly we'll feed the guy.
Picture this: your loved one, who battles addiction, is coming to visit. The anticipation is mixed with excitement and anxiety. In this episode of 'Opioid Dad', Hank dives into the complex emotions that come with these visits. He shares his personal experiences, offering a candid look at how he manages the stress and unpredictability of spending time with a family member in active addiction or recovery.
Hank emphasizes the need for setting boundaries and taking mental breaks from the constant vigilance that addiction demands. He also touches on the profound impact that family events, like deaths, can have on someone in recovery. With his usual blend of humor and raw honesty, Hank provides practical advice on maintaining healthy, reciprocal relationships and finding moments of gratitude even amidst the chaos. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the tricky terrain of loving someone with an addiction.