Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
Intimacy
Intimacy
Intimacy
Sunday 2nd July 2017
Michelle Anderson discusses intimacy challenges in relationships affected by addiction, offering advice on setting boundaries and self-care.
7 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Empowering
Honest
Engaging
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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!Intimacy and Addiction: Finding Balance in Your Relationship
Sex is a powerful act and can be very healing or really mess us up. So we need to honor our bodies and be respectful of our hearts.
How do you handle intimacy when your partner's addiction casts a shadow over your relationship? In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', Michelle Anderson bravely tackles the often-unspoken topic of sex and intimacy when loving someone who struggles with addiction. She opens up about her own experiences, sharing the emotional rollercoaster she faced trying to maintain a connection with her husband despite his addiction. Michelle doesn't shy away from the tough truths.
She recounts how, early in her marriage, she used sex as a way to feel close to her husband. But as his addiction deepened, intimacy became a source of pain rather than comfort. She found herself feeling empty and disconnected, leading her to make the tough decision to stop being intimate until trust and genuine love could be restored. This episode isn't just about Michelle's story; it's about offering practical advice to those in similar situations.
Michelle emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and honoring your own needs. If intimacy feels forced or is used as a tool for validation, it might be time to reassess. Conversely, if you genuinely want to be close to your partner, that's okay too. The key is respecting your own feelings and boundaries. Michelle also highlights the necessity of setting clear limits on what behaviors you'll tolerate and how much energy you can invest in your partner's addiction.
This isn't about giving up on them; it's about protecting your own well-being while still offering support. Navigating intimacy in the context of addiction is incredibly challenging, but Michelle's compassionate and honest approach provides a roadmap. Whether you're feeling lost, hurt, or just looking for guidance, this episode offers hope and practical steps to help you care for yourself while loving someone with addiction.