Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
Should You Drink Around An Alcoholic?
Should You Drink Around An Alcoholic?
Should You Drink Around An Alcoholic?
Sunday 10th September 2017
Michelle Anderson explores if you should drink around someone with addiction and shares tips on supporting their sobriety in 'Love Over Addiction'.
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Social Drinking When Your Loved One Struggles with Addiction
Try not to drink in front of your loved one. It had absolutely no effect on his drinking. It helped me to know that I was not being a stumbling block for his sobriety.
Is it okay to have a drink when you're around someone who battles addiction? This question is at the heart of this episode of 'Love Over Addiction' with Michelle Anderson. Michelle, drawing from her personal experience, tackles this tricky topic head-on. She shares that while it might be easy for some to say 'no' to a glass of wine, the dilemma often runs deeper. Is having a drink in front of your loved one a form of enabling?
Should you avoid social gatherings where alcohol is present to support their sobriety? Michelle suggests that abstaining from drinking around your loved one can help avoid being a stumbling block in their recovery journey. She candidly discusses her own choice not to drink in front of her partner for a decade, emphasizing that while it didn't change his behavior, it gave her peace of mind knowing she wasn't contributing to his struggles.
The episode dives into practical advice on how to handle social situations, especially during holidays, and offers insights into supporting recovery without compromising your own social life. This episode is perfect for anyone grappling with the complexities of loving someone with an addiction. Michelle's empathetic approach provides a comforting space for listeners to explore their own boundaries and decisions.
Whether you're a partner, friend, or family member, you'll find valuable tips on respecting sobriety choices and navigating the often tricky waters of social drinking.