Addiction within a family can be a challenging experience, particularly when more than one family member is affected. Whether it's a child or a spouse, the common thread is the experience of stigma and shame. In this episode, guest Amanda Lockyer from Addiction Makes Three, shares her experience as a wife, and Heather shares her experience as a mother. They candidly discuss how shame and stigma made everything harder for them at the beginning of their journeys with their loved ones. Both women felt isolated without support and disconnected from their loved ones. As they reflect on their journeys, they discuss how shame, stigma, and fear caused them to stray from their values as a wife and mother. Despite these challenges, Amanda and Heather share their journeys towards self-compassion and self-forgiveness, which helped them become better support systems for their loved ones. They reflect on how getting back in touch with their values helped them tap into their internal guidance systems and support their loved ones from a place of compassion and understanding. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the challenges that families face when living with substance use, and how it's possible to overcome shame and stigma to become a better support system for your loved ones and yourself.

Amanda Lockyer is an addiction relationship coach for women. She helps women who have been impacted by their partner's addiction find inner peace and take back control of their lives. You can find Amanda and follow her on ⁠Instagram⁠ or go to her ⁠website ⁠.

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

GUIDE ABOUT ENABLING - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

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https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery

GROUP COACHING PROGRAM –  Peace of Mind Group for moms
https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

New Learning/Support Group

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