Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson
When Addiction Steals Your Friendships
When Addiction Steals Your Friendships
When Addiction Steals Your Friendships
Sunday 7th July 2019
Michelle Anderson shares her journey of losing and rebuilding friendships amid a loved one's addiction, offering practical tips and hope.
13 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Encouraging
Supportive
Hopeful
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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!Reclaiming Friendships Amid Addiction: Michelle Anderson's Journey
We lose intimacy and trust in both romance and friendships.
Feeling like you're losing touch with friends because of a loved one's addiction? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode of 'Love Over Addiction', host Michelle Anderson opens up about her own experience of isolation and loneliness when her ex-husband was battling addiction. Michelle recalls the envy she felt seeing others enjoy their friendships while she was stuck in a cycle of worry and care.
She shares the raw truth about how addiction can steal your joy and friendships, making you feel powerless and alone. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Michelle offers practical advice on how to rebuild those lost connections, starting with small, honest steps. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and honesty in creating supportive relationships. Whether it's reaching out to an old friend or joining a community that understands your struggles, Michelle's tips are both compassionate and actionable.
The episode also highlights the resources available through 'Love Over Addiction', including guides on setting boundaries and the Love Over Addiction program itself. Michelle's empathetic and relatable approach provides hope and encouragement for anyone feeling isolated by a loved one's addiction. Tune in to discover how you can reclaim your friendships and find joy again, even amidst the challenges of addiction.