Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
How Does Sandy Detach With Love, When It Hurts To Do The Right Thing?
How Does Sandy Detach With Love, When It Hurts To Do The Right Thing?
How Does Sandy Detach With Love, When It Hurts To Do The Right Thing?
Sunday 25th April 2021
Margaret Swift Thompson and Sandy Swenson discuss the painful but essential process of detaching with love on 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast'.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Love and Boundaries: Sandy's Journey in Detaching with Compassion
You can have a relationship, does it just does, because I mean that might just be the one thing that he's got, the one kind soft spot, the one accepting place, the one non-judgmental place for him- and we don't know what that thing will be- that reaches someone to get them to say: I give, I can't do this anymore.
How do you continue to love someone battling addiction while protecting yourself from their destructive behavior? This episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast' dives deep into this heart-wrenching dilemma. Host Margaret Swift Thompson, a seasoned counselor with over two decades of experience, brings on Sandy Swenson to share her poignant story of learning to detach with love. Sandy reads an excerpt from her book, 'The Joey Song', offering listeners a raw and honest look into her journey.
She discusses the painful yet necessary process of setting boundaries to shield oneself from the chaos of addiction while still holding space for love and compassion. Margaret and Sandy tackle the tough questions: How do you balance the 'I shoulds' screaming in your head with the need to protect your well-being? How do you let your loved one face the consequences of their actions without feeling like you're abandoning them?
This episode isn't just about strategies; it's about finding solidarity and understanding in a community that truly gets it. By sharing these stories, Margaret aims to create a safe space where listeners can feel less isolated and more empowered to take steps toward their own healing. Whether you're grappling with guilt, struggling to maintain boundaries, or seeking a sense of community, this episode offers valuable insights and heartfelt support.