There’s a massive divide in the recovery world right now.

One side says “tough love kills people.” The other says “boundaries save lives.” Both sides are right — and both sides are dangerously wrong.

In this video, I break down:

• Why total abandonment pushes people toward the most dangerous tribes

• Why enabling disguised as compassion keeps families trapped

• The difference between abandonment and structured, loving boundaries

• Why families need to offer an exit ramp, not a rescue mission

• How real communication + real boundaries actually work

This isn’t about kicking someone out. It’s not about cutting them off. And it’s not about pretending consequences don’t exist. It’s about keeping the family intact without feeding the addiction.

Sponsored by Intervention On Call

This episode is sponsored by Intervention On Call — a family-first intervention and coaching platform built for families who don’t want to wait until things fall apart.

Intervention On Call hosts free, live family support meetings multiple nights per week, where families can ask real questions, hear from experienced interventionists, and learn how to respond without enabling or abandoning their loved one. If you’re stuck between doing nothing and doing harm, these meetings are for you.

👉 Learn more and register for a free family support meeting: https://interventiononcall.com