Melissa Sue Tucker | Sister of 2 Brothers with Addiction | Interviewer Trying To Understand Addiction, Recovery, and Dependency
Melissa Sue Tucker | Sister of 2 Brothers with Addiction | Interviewer Trying To Understand Addiction, Recovery, and Dependency
ASP036: Healthy Relationships – With Self and Others
ASP036: Healthy Relationships – With Self and Others
ASP036: Healthy Relationships – With Self and Others
Thursday 8th September 2016
Melissa Sue Tucker and Laura White discuss balancing self-care with supporting an addicted loved one. Tips, insights, and more in this episode.
46 minutes
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Melissa Sue Tucker | Sister of 2 Brothers with Addiction | Interviewer Trying To Understand Addiction, Recovery, and Dependency
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Acts: Nurturing Yourself While Supporting an Addicted Loved One
Focusing on yourself is not being selfish, it's self-care, and I think the person suffering with the disease gets consumed in their own selfishness and the person in the relationship starts being selfless and they lose themselves.
Supporting a loved one through addiction is no small feat, and finding the balance between helping them and taking care of yourself can be a tightrope walk. In this episode, Melissa Sue Tucker sits down with psychotherapist Laura White to discuss the intricacies of maintaining healthy relationships in the shadow of addiction. Laura, a mother and entrepreneur, brings her professional expertise and personal experiences to the table, offering practical advice for anyone navigating this challenging path.
She shares her own story of facing addiction within her family and how it propelled her to focus on recovery, both for herself and others. The conversation dives into the importance of self-care, emphasizing that looking after your own well-being is crucial when you're supporting someone else. Laura introduces her upcoming workshop, 'Restore to Wholeness', designed to help families heal together.
She also highlights the power of journaling as a tool for personal growth and healing, sharing tips on how to incorporate writing into your recovery journey. This episode is a treasure trove of insights and practical tips for anyone dealing with addiction in their family. Whether you're looking for ways to support your loved one or seeking strategies to maintain your own mental health, Melissa and Laura's discussion offers valuable guidance and a sense of community.