Matt Bair and Ryan Hedrick discuss what boundaries look like early in recovery and how setting healthy boundaries can impact relationships. Whether you, as the caregiver, are setting a boundary or your recovering loved one is establishing one, it's important to teach people how to treat you. Boundaries can be tough because poor communication can lead to setbacks. Matt and Ryan cover five key points: Who’s setting the boundary? How to say no? Seeking support when boundaries are unclear. And making sure there's time for self-care.

Time Stamps and Discussions:

3:35 - 5:00: Boundaries we set in recovery, whether we're addicts or alcoholics, are meant to protect our sobriety.

5:18 - 6:16: Teach people how to treat you. Your recovering loved one is changing. How to spot those positive changes.

6:39 - 7:36: Ryan shares a story of returning to his old neighborhood to establish new boundaries.

7:40 - 14:46: Say no and stick to it. We are all human, and when you say no, mean it.

18:00 - 19:00: Caregivers should seek support because addiction often expresses itself in isolation. Addicts may find solace in recovery meetings, and caregivers should do the same.

19:34 - 20:39: Self-care is huge. The guys provide examples of why self-care is critical for both the caregiver and the addict.

20:04: Recap and closing thoughts.

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