Understanding the Fine Line Between Helping and Enabling
Episode Overview
Understand the difference between enabling and helping. Learn how to set healthy boundaries. Recognise the consequences of enabling behaviours. Discover ways to offer genuine support without enabling. Embrace the importance of asking for help.
We can only control what we can. We can't control necessarily our external environment, but what's around us in our homes.
In this episode of 'The Jesse James Indian Outlaw Experience,' Jesse James dives deep into the often misunderstood difference between enabling and helping. If you've ever found yourself wondering if you're truly supporting a loved one or just making excuses for their behaviour, this episode is for you. Jesse shares personal anecdotes, including his own experiences with an alcoholic father, to illustrate how enabling can perpetuate negative behaviours and prevent growth.
He also discusses the importance of asking for help and how it can empower individuals to become self-reliant. With practical advice on setting boundaries and offering genuine support, Jesse provides listeners with tools to make meaningful changes in their relationships. This episode is not just about recognising enabling behaviours but also about learning how to be a supportive resource without becoming an enabler.
Whether you're dealing with a family member struggling with addiction or a friend who always seems to be in trouble, you'll find valuable insights here. So, if you're ready to understand the fine line between helping and enabling, tune in and take the first step towards healthier relationships.