Logan
Logan
Alone Time
Alone Time
Alone Time
Saturday 8th January 2022
Discover why alone time is crucial for both you and your loved one battling addiction in this episode of 'Living With an Alcoholic'.
17 minutes
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Logan
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Finding Solitude: The Crucial Role of Alone Time in Addiction Recovery
We need to be alone, we need to regroup, we need to think about it, we need to be away from everybody and we need to come back to ourselves alone.
Ever felt like you're losing yourself while caring for an alcoholic or addict? Logan's latest episode of 'Living With an Alcoholic' tackles this very issue. Living with someone battling addiction can be a rollercoaster of emotions and responsibilities. Logan, who has firsthand experience with a loved one's alcoholism, dives into the often-overlooked necessity of alone time for both you and the person struggling with addiction.
In this episode, Logan shares personal stories about always needing to know what their loved one was up to, and the toll it took on their own mental health. They realized that both parties need time apart to breathe and reflect. Logan candidly discusses the fear of leaving a loved one alone and the guilt that can come with taking time for yourself.
But they also highlight how essential it is to trust that your loved one might need solitude to reach their own turning point towards sobriety. This episode isn't just about the addict; it's about you too. Logan emphasizes that carving out moments for self-care, even if it's just a few minutes, can make a world of difference. By setting boundaries and allowing yourself some peace, you can better support your loved one without losing yourself in the process.
So if you're navigating life with an alcoholic or addict, this episode offers valuable insights on why alone time is not just a luxury but a necessity.