Grief and Guilt: Navigating Emotions When Your Partner Struggles with Addiction
Grief, on the other hand, is such a beautifully pure emotion. An emotion cannot be released unless you allow it to.
Ever found yourself drowning in a sea of grief and guilt because your partner is battling addiction? In this episode of 'Your Partner’s Addiction', Certified Life Coach Karilyn Ivers Tracy dives deep into these overwhelming emotions. She doesn’t just scratch the surface; Karilyn takes you on a journey through the labyrinth of grief, explaining its complex nature and why it feels so different for everyone.
It’s not just about feeling sad; it's an intense, unique energy that can get stuck if we don’t let it flow. But how do you let it flow? Karilyn shares practical tips on allowing your emotions to move through you, even when it's uncomfortable. She emphasizes the importance of paying attention to your body's signals and truly experiencing your feelings rather than pushing them away. Grief, she says, is a pure emotion that needs to be acknowledged to be released.
The episode also tackles the heavy burden of guilt that often accompanies losing a partner to addiction. Karilyn encourages listeners to face these emotions head-on for their own well-being. By processing your grief and guilt, you can achieve emotional freedom and better support yourself and your partner. This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone feeling lost in their emotions, offering a compassionate approach to dealing with one of life's toughest challenges.