Michelle Anderson

Love Over Addiction

Michelle Anderson

  • When Experts Don’t Have Personal Experience

When Experts Don’t Have Personal Experience

Sunday 9th June 2019

Michelle Anderson shares her experience of finding the right professionals for supporting a loved one with addiction on 'Love Over Addiction'.
14 minutes
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About this podcast

Love Over Addiction
Author:
Michelle Anderson
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
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Trusting Your Gut: Finding the Right Professionals in Addiction Support

There are experts, authority figures, lawyers, therapists, and decision makers out there that don't get what we're going through. They're judging us off of people that have not been in our shoes.
When it comes to loving someone with an addiction, finding the right professional support can be a real challenge. In this episode of 'Love Over Addiction', Michelle Anderson dives into her personal journey of navigating through therapists, lawyers, and other professionals who just didn't get it. Michelle shares a candid story about firing her first lawyer because she wasn't respectful or understanding of the unique struggles faced by those who love someone battling addiction.
This episode is a treasure trove of advice on trusting your intuition when selecting your support team. Michelle emphasizes the importance of setting your own goals and priorities to maintain your well-being. She encourages listeners to challenge professional advice if it doesn't resonate and to seek out experts who truly understand the complexities of addiction.
If you're feeling worn out from trying to help a loved one with addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips on finding the right support. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that reminds you that your intuition is a powerful tool in this journey.