Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
How To Ask For What You Need
How To Ask For What You Need
How To Ask For What You Need
Sunday 4th October 2020
Learn how to ask for what you need with Michelle Anderson's tips on effective communication in 'Love Over Addiction'.
43 minutes
Empowering
Supportive
Informative
Thought-provoking
Hopeful
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Author:
Michelle Anderson
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Speak Up: Getting What You Need in Addiction Recovery
If you keep looking to somebody to fill your cup who doesn't have a picture, you're going to drive yourself nuts and go batty if you keep looking to somebody to fill your cup who doesn't have a picture.
Ever find yourself biting your tongue when you really need to speak up? Michelle Anderson knows this feeling all too well. In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', she dives into the tricky territory of asking for what you need, especially when your loved one is battling addiction. Michelle gets real about the pitfalls of staying silent and how it can lead to resentment and frustration.
She also offers practical advice on how to identify your needs and communicate them effectively, even if it feels daunting. Michelle's approach is all about empowerment. She encourages listeners to take charge of their own happiness by voicing their needs, whether or not their partner can meet them. And if your loved one can't give you what you need, Michelle suggests ways you can provide it for yourself.
It's a refreshing take on self-care and boundary-setting that feels both compassionate and actionable. This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck or unheard in their relationship with someone who has an addiction. Michelle's tips are easy to follow and grounded in real-life experiences, making them incredibly relatable. So, if you're ready to stop feeling like a passenger in your own life and start taking the wheel, this episode is a must-listen.