The Hidden Cost of Suppressing Emotions in Addiction-Affected Relationships
The answer to all this: be honest with yourself about how you really feel.
Ever feel like you have to bottle up your emotions to keep the peace in your relationship? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of 'Your Partner’s Addiction', Certified Life Coach Karilyn Ivers Tracy tackles the tricky subject of hiding emotions when dealing with a partner's addiction. Many of us think that by keeping our true feelings under wraps, we're maintaining harmony.
But Karilyn flips this idea on its head, revealing that hiding emotions often leads to disconnection rather than closeness. She dives into why we do this and offers practical steps to start showing up as your authentic self. Karilyn explains how acknowledging and expressing your feelings without judgment can help you break free from anxiety and codependent habits. This episode is packed with insights on how to foster genuine emotional connections, both with yourself and your partner.
So, if you're tired of pretending everything's fine and want to learn how to navigate your emotions more honestly, this episode is a must-listen.