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We all want our loved ones to get sober and stay that way. But here’s the truth: it’s not your job to carry them there.
But if you're honest?
You're exhausted.
Your heart is tired from hoping.
Your brain won’t stop spinning—thinking, overthinking.
You keep showing up, holding it all together…
But somewhere along the way, you got lost.
Maybe you feel like if you just love them harder… support them better… say the right thing… they'll finally turn the corner.
This episode explores:
What actually supports recovery (and what doesn’t)
How to stop over-functioning without giving up hope
For spouses and loved ones who are looking for resources and support:
If you haven’t the Crisis Conversation Guide (What to say and what not to say when addiction takes over) ? Grab it now—it’s free and full of practical scripts to help you say what you mean (even when it’s messy):
👉 Download the guide
You can also book a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amanda and explore what support might look like - without doing this alone, because you know you’ve been trying ‘that way’ for long enough by now.
👉 Book in a friendly chat - Click here to find a time and let's talk about what's possible
Your peace matters. And you’re closer than you think.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
By Amanda Lockyer5
1313 ratings
We all want our loved ones to get sober and stay that way. But here’s the truth: it’s not your job to carry them there.
But if you're honest?
You're exhausted.
Your heart is tired from hoping.
Your brain won’t stop spinning—thinking, overthinking.
You keep showing up, holding it all together…
But somewhere along the way, you got lost.
Maybe you feel like if you just love them harder… support them better… say the right thing… they'll finally turn the corner.
This episode explores:
What actually supports recovery (and what doesn’t)
How to stop over-functioning without giving up hope
For spouses and loved ones who are looking for resources and support:
If you haven’t the Crisis Conversation Guide (What to say and what not to say when addiction takes over) ? Grab it now—it’s free and full of practical scripts to help you say what you mean (even when it’s messy):
👉 Download the guide
You can also book a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amanda and explore what support might look like - without doing this alone, because you know you’ve been trying ‘that way’ for long enough by now.
👉 Book in a friendly chat - Click here to find a time and let's talk about what's possible
Your peace matters. And you’re closer than you think.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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