Cameron Harrison

Recovering You

Cameron Harrison

  • Supporting Recovery vs Enabling Poor Behavior

Supporting Recovery vs Enabling Poor Behavior

Sunday 16th April 2023

Cameron and Katie explore the fine line between supporting recovery and enabling poor behavior, offering insights on boundaries and self-worth.
42 minutes
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Recovering You
Author:
Cameron Harrison
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Categories:
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Balancing Love and Boundaries: Supporting Recovery Without Enabling

Episode Overview

  • Recovery is about acknowledging failures and moving forward
  • The importance of setting boundaries and fostering self-worth
  • Navigating the complexities of addiction and recovery in relationships
  • Applying insights to broader challenges in parenting and personal growth
Recovery, it's a place for failures, but it's not a place for quitters. It doesn't matter how many times you fail, as long as you acknowledge it and learn from it and move forward. We are triers. We are doers. We are warriors who always get back up.
How do you strike the right balance between supporting a loved one’s recovery and enabling their harmful behaviors? This episode of 'Recovering You' dives deep into this tricky question. Hosts Cameron and Katie share their personal journey through addiction and recovery, offering heartfelt insights on the fine line between helping and hindering. When love is involved, it's easy to blur the boundaries, but Cameron and Katie explain why sometimes tough love is the best love.
They discuss the importance of setting firm boundaries, even when it feels painful, to encourage real and lasting change. Through candid storytelling, they reveal how these principles apply not just to addiction but to various aspects of life, including relationships, parenting, and personal growth. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning whether you’re helping or hurting someone you care about, this episode provides valuable perspectives to re-evaluate your approach.
Tune in for an honest conversation that could transform how you support your loved ones while taking care of your own well-being.