Shifting Focus: Caring for Yourself While Loving Someone with Addiction
Working your program and getting the right tools and learning how to deal with this disease is the single greatest act of courage and recovery that you can do.
Michelle Anderson shares a deeply personal journey in this episode of 'Love Over Addiction'. She opens up about the toll her husband's addiction took on her life, from neglecting her own needs to finding solace in food. Michelle paints a vivid picture of how she became consumed with trying to keep him sober, to the detriment of her own well-being and her children's needs. This episode is a heartfelt call to anyone who feels trapped in a similar situation.
Michelle provides practical advice on prioritizing self-care, enjoying your passions, and seeking support from a community. She emphasizes that waiting for your loved one to get sober isn't the answer—taking action for yourself is. If you're struggling with enabling behaviors and want to reclaim your life, this episode offers the guidance and encouragement you need.