Addicts are terrified of giving up their addiction – it has gotten them through some very bad times. And if you love an addict, you may be just as terrified to give up your enabling behaviours, because if you do something different, you’re not sure what will happen to them. But sometimes Love Means NO, allowing them to experience their own consequences of the behaviour they’ve chosen so they can take an honest look at recovery. … [Read more...] about The Self-Absorption of the Addict You Love – and How This Can Change
Addiction and Codependency
Addiction Keeps Addicts Self-Absorbed
When addicts begin to travel the road to recovery, they can start to focus on someone other than themselves – a nice change for their relationships. … [Read more...] about Addiction Keeps Addicts Self-Absorbed
Loving an Addict Without Losing Yourself
How to Set Boundaries & Reclaim Your Life Loving someone struggling with addiction is one of the hardest battles you can face. You want to help. You want to save them. It’s understandable. But at what cost to yourself? If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people who love an addict struggle with: Constantly worrying about their choices and reactions Feeling guilty for setting boundaries Taking responsibility for their … [Read more...] about Loving an Addict Without Losing Yourself
Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love
As we find ourselves on the cusp of another Valentine's Day, I can't help but reflect on how swiftly the past year has flown by. For many, including my former self, this day was fraught with emotional turmoil. My history as a self-critical, codependent individual made Valentine's Day a source of dread, whether I was entangled in a dysfunctional relationship or facing the day alone, yearning for companionship.
The Valentine's Day Struggle
In the past, Valentine's Day highlighted my … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Reimagined:
From Codependency to Self-Love
The Top 10 Reasons to Stop Enabling the Addict You Love
Addiction can take many forms, from mind-altering substances to mood-altering behaviours, and almost everyone on the planet today is either affected by addiction—their own or someone else’s—or they know someone who is. For an addict to have a chance to recover, changes need to happen with their loved ones first. Until a friend or family member changes what they’re doing, it’s unlikely that the addict in their lives will. Loved ones need to let their addicts know that they will not support them … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Reasons to Stop Enabling the Addict You Love
