Courage Recovery
Roger L'Hereault, Addiction Educator
E13: Enabling
E13: Enabling
E13: Enabling
Thursday 31st January 2019
Roger L'Hereault explores enabling behaviors in addiction recovery and offers tips on setting boundaries for healthier relationships in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free: Understanding and Overcoming Enabling in Addiction Recovery
Stopping enabling helps the addict by allowing them to have a real relationship with you, one that will be very uncomfortable for them and even dangerous at times. So if you do set boundaries, you definitely need to talk with a professional, in my opinion, especially if you are a very close loved one to the addict who's trying to get clean and sober.
Ever wondered if your actions might be making things worse for a loved one struggling with addiction? In this episode of 'Courage Recovery', Roger L'Hereault dives into the tricky waters of enabling behaviors. Enabling is more than just a buzzword; it’s about actions or inactions that allow someone to continue their harmful habits without facing the consequences.
Roger explains how enabling can create a false reality, akin to shifting a mirror away from the harsh truths and towards an endless blue sky. This not only harms the person with the addiction but also takes a toll on their loved ones. The episode uncovers how enabling can manifest in everyday situations—like covering up for the addict, lying to protect them, or even paying their bills.
Roger doesn’t just stop at identifying the problem; he provides practical advice on setting boundaries. Though it might be uncomfortable at first, these boundaries are crucial for both the addict and their family to start healing. Roger emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help to navigate this delicate process, especially for those closest to the addict. The goal is to foster genuine relationships where everyone’s needs are honored, leading to healthier dynamics and better mental and physical health.
Enabling isn’t confined to relationships with addicts; it can appear in various aspects of life, making this episode relevant for anyone looking to break free from harmful patterns. Tune in to gain insights on how stopping enabling behaviors can pave the way for recovery and stronger, more authentic connections.