Why Leaving an Unhealthy Relationship Feels Impossible
The reason you're staying is because you're still holding on to love.
Loving someone with an addiction can be a heartbreaking and exhausting journey. In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', host Michelle Anderson dives into the complex reasons why many stay in unhealthy relationships, even when they know they should leave. Michelle shares her own story, reflecting on why she stayed as long as she did and reassuring listeners that their choices are valid, no matter what they decide.
She offers a compassionate look at the emotional and mental hurdles involved, especially during stressful times like lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. Michelle encourages listeners to drop the self-judgment and focus on their own healing, emphasizing that while addiction is a disease beyond their control, their own lives and choices are within their grasp. She challenges the belief that love alone can cure addiction and highlights the significant impact these relationships can have on children.
This episode is a heartfelt guide for anyone feeling trapped in an unhealthy relationship due to a loved one's addiction, providing both hope and practical advice.