Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS
Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS
When Detaching With Love Feels Like Abandonment
When Detaching With Love Feels Like Abandonment
When Detaching With Love Feels Like Abandonment
Monday 28th February 2022
Andrea Williams discusses balancing love and boundaries in addiction recovery, addressing perceptions of abandonment and offering practical advice.
12 minutes
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Hopeful
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Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Balancing Love and Boundaries: Navigating Perceptions of Abandonment in Recovery
Your job is to come from a nonjudgmental, compassionate, loving place and to trust yourself.
Ever struggled with the fine line between setting boundaries and feeling like you're abandoning a loved one? Andrea Williams, LPC, CPCS, tackles this exact dilemma in a heartfelt episode of 'Grace Through Recovery'. Responding to a listener's question about her addict sister feeling abandoned, Andrea dives deep into why setting boundaries can sometimes be misinterpreted as abandonment.
She shares her wisdom on the emotional turbulence that often accompanies addiction and offers practical advice for maintaining those essential boundaries without losing your compassion. Andrea emphasizes the importance of self-trust and coming from a place of love and non-judgment. She sheds light on the co-occurring symptoms that complicate substance use disorders and offers tips for navigating these choppy waters with grace.
This episode is a treasure trove of empathy and actionable insights, making it a must-listen for anyone grappling with the challenges of addiction recovery, either personally or through a loved one. If you're seeking ways to support yourself or someone else while fostering healthy relationships, Andrea's guidance will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered.