Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
How to Really Surrender Control
How to Really Surrender Control
How to Really Surrender Control
Friday 1st March 2024
Learn how to let go of controlling behaviours and find peace in loving someone with an addiction. Michelle Anderson shares practical tips and heartfelt wisdom.
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Michelle Anderson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Surrendering control is about releasing emotional investment in outcomes.
- Controlling behaviours often stem from fear.
- Practical steps include stopping constant monitoring and focusing on self-care.
- Healthy relationships do not require micromanaging.
- Surrendering can lead to healing for both you and your loved one.
Surrender doesn't mean we stop loving or caring.
Ever wondered how to truly let go when it comes to loving someone with an addiction? This episode of 'Love Over Addiction' dives into the concept of surrendering control and why it's so crucial for your well-being. Host Michelle Anderson shares her personal journey, explaining how the word 'surrender' often felt like an impossible task.
She breaks down what it really means to let go—hint: it's not about giving up on your loved one but about releasing your emotional investment in their actions. Michelle gets real about the controlling behaviours many of us adopt, like tracking our loved one's location or searching for hidden bottles. She even asks the tough questions: Are you a controlling person? Do you try to fix everything? If you answered yes, you're not alone.
Michelle offers a comforting reminder that these behaviours stem from fear—fear of losing the ones we love to addiction. But here's the good news: surrendering control is simpler than you think. Michelle outlines practical steps to help you let go, such as stopping the constant monitoring and focusing on your own healing. She emphasises that while control can be beneficial in some areas of life, when it comes to someone else's addiction, surrendering is the healthiest choice.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with a loved one's addiction. It’s packed with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom, all delivered in a compassionate, understanding tone. Michelle's candid reflections and actionable tips make this episode both relatable and enlightening. Ready to find some peace and let go of the need to control? Tune in and discover how surrendering can be a powerful step towards healing.