Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
Should You Tell Other People About His Disease?
Should You Tell Other People About His Disease?
Should You Tell Other People About His Disease?
Sunday 25th June 2017
Michelle Anderson discusses the benefits and challenges of sharing your loved one's addiction journey. Find out how speaking out can lead to healing.
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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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Get the buttons here!Speaking Out: Should You Share Your Loved One's Addiction?
If we all shared that we love someone who is struggling, think of how powerless this disease would get.
Picture this: you're living with someone battling addiction, and while they might be finding their voice in recovery, you're left in the shadows. In this eye-opening episode of 'Love Over Addiction', Michelle Anderson dives into a crucial topic—whether you should tell others about your loved one's addiction. Michelle admires the courage of those in recovery who publicly share their journeys, helping to break the stigma around addiction. But what about the families and friends who are also deeply affected?
Are their stories meant to be shared too? Michelle explores the delicate balance between protecting your loved one's privacy and seeking the support you need. She understands the fear of judgment and the societal pressure to keep addiction a secret. But she also knows the incredible relief and strength that can come from opening up to a supportive community.
Michelle shares her thoughts on how secrecy can perpetuate the cycle of pain and isolation, and how sharing your struggles can be a powerful step towards healing. If you've ever felt torn about whether to speak out or stay silent, this episode is for you. Michelle offers compassionate advice on navigating these tough decisions and highlights the importance of finding your own moment of victory.
She emphasizes that addiction is not just an individual battle but a family one, and everyone involved deserves their own path to recovery and support. Tune in to hear Michelle's heartfelt insights and discover how sharing your story might just be the key to breaking free from shame and finding solidarity in community.