Ashes To Aligned

Addiction Is Like the Flu And We're All Sick


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You've been pouring everything into helping them heal.

But what if you caught it too?

If you’ve ever loved someone through addiction and thought, “I’ll be okay once they get clean” — this episode will gently challenge that belief.

Through a powerful (and oddly comforting) flu analogy, I’ll show you how addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling with substance abuse...

It spreads. Quietly. Invisibly. Through every corner of the home… and every inch of your nervous system.

In this episode:

  • Why you might be the one who needs care now
  • The overlooked symptoms of codependency, burnout, and emotional trauma
  • What to do when “helping” becomes self-destruction
  • The difference between being broken… and being sick from grief, fear, and survival mode

This isn’t a guilt trip.

It’s a soft wake-up call.

And maybe the invitation your soul has been waiting for.

Listen now — and take the first step toward treating yourself like you matter, too.

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Ashes To AlignedBy Alannah Lynne