Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
3 Reasons We Don't Talk About Loving Someone Suffering with Addiction
3 Reasons We Don't Talk About Loving Someone Suffering with Addiction
3 Reasons We Don't Talk About Loving Someone Suffering with Addiction
Friday 16th February 2024
Discover why we struggle to talk about loving someone with addiction. Michelle Anderson shares her journey and offers encouragement for those feeling isolated.
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Michelle Anderson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Guilt often prevents us from sharing our loved one's addiction.
- We protect their reputation out of love and fear of embarrassment.
- Fear of being told to leave can keep us silent.
- Addiction is a family disease; it's okay to seek support.
- Sharing your story can lead to greater understanding and strength.
Keeping their disease a secret is letting addiction win
Ever wondered why it's so tough to talk about loving someone with an addiction? This episode of Love Over Addiction tackles just that. Michelle Anderson opens up about the challenges faced by those who love high-functioning addicts. She shares her own journey, revealing three key reasons why we often keep these struggles to ourselves: guilt, protection, and fear of endings. Michelle's candid anecdotes offer a raw look into the emotional roller coaster of loving someone with a substance abuse disorder.
From the guilt of feeling like you're betraying your loved one to the instinct to protect their reputation, she breaks down the barriers that keep us silent. Michelle also discusses the fear of what might happen if you speak out – will people blame you or urge you to leave? Her story is a powerful reminder that addiction is a family disease, and it's okay to seek support for yourself too.
By sharing her experiences, Michelle hopes to provide a sense of community and encouragement for those feeling isolated in their struggles. So, if you're tired of hiding your pain and ready to find some solidarity, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a heartfelt conversation that might just inspire you to open up and share your own story.