Drawing the Line: Helping vs. Enabling with Michael Stoller
For so many years I thought so many people in my life were helping me, but in hindsight I realized they were crippling me.
Ever felt like you were helping someone, only to realize later that you might have been doing more harm than good? Michael Stoller knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'My Blueprint: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety', Michael takes us through his personal journey of understanding the fine line between helping and enabling. With candid honesty, he shares moments from his life where he thought he was offering support but was actually preventing others from growing.
Michael opens up about his own experiences of being enabled and how it led to negative patterns that were hard to break. He emphasizes the importance of accountability and how it plays a crucial role in recovery. Through his stories, Michael highlights the need for setting and maintaining boundaries in relationships to foster genuine growth and emotional sobriety. This episode isn't just about pointing out mistakes; it's about learning from them.
Michael's reflections serve as a powerful reminder that sometimes the best way to help someone is to hold them accountable and allow them to face the consequences of their actions. His insights on self-reflection and taking responsibility are not only thought-provoking but also deeply relatable for anyone on a journey towards emotional health. Tune in to hear Michael's raw and real take on the complexities of helping versus enabling and how we can all strive for healthier, more supportive relationships.