Love Over Addiction

When you love someone struggling with addiction, have you ever felt like you're losing yourself? Or maybe feel like you're crazy because of things your partner says to you?

Here's the thing: that's not healthy.

So, how do you find your way back to your true (and healthy) self again? Tune in to this week's new episode to hear some tips on how to do that.

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, you just want to try to make sense of why this is happening to them, right? And you probably also want some validation that they really do have a problem (because let's be honest, addiction can make you feel crazy sometimes).

So is there a way to be able to do that (and does it really help)?

Tune in to this week's new episode, where I cover several screening tools and how understanding this process will help your expectations if your partner undergoes one.

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As you know, there are many things that a person can be addicted to, such as alcohol, drugs, or pornography. But there's one type of addiction that I haven't really discussed much, which is gambling.

I have been learning more and more about it, so I want to share what I've learned so far, including what causes someone to become addicted to gambling.

Tune in to this week's new episode, where I'll discuss this, as well as different types of gambling that your loved one may struggle with.

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When you have children with your partner who struggles with addiction, it's important to know and understand that they have an increased risk of developing an addiction themselves.

Regardless of how nurturing of an environment you provide to your children, there's still a possibility of this happening.

So how do you break this cycle? Tune in to this new episode where I cover why it's so important to educate your children (regardless of their age) about addiction.

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When thinking about your loved one who struggles with addiction, have you ever wondered why it affects them? What is it that makes some more prone to addiction than others?

As I've said before, most of my episodes are all about you and your healing. I usually don't concentrate on those struggling with addiction.

But I really think some of this research can empower you to make necessary decisions about your own future.

Tune in to this new episode where I go over three reasons they may be more prone to addiction and why it's important to release any responsibility from yourself.

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As you may have heard several episodes ago, I'm taking a certification course at Stanford that's all about the history and theories of addiction in a very scientific way. And I'm not going to lie; it's a lot.

But I want to share with you (in a more 'cliff notes' sort of way) some of what I'm learning because I think it will help you understand why people become addicted.

Tune in to this week's new episode, where I'll cover three theories of addiction and how you have what it takes to be happy and healthy as an individual (even if your partner is struggling with addiction).

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This week, I'm switching gears a little bit to talk about a subject that may be a little sensitive to some of you (myself included): abuse.

While the thought of possibly being in an abusive relationship may be a bit unsettling, knowing if certain behaviors are abusive is so important. Knowledge is power.

Tune in to this week's new episode, where I cover six types of abuse, as well as my personal experience with it.

And even if you're not in an abusive relationship with your partner, having this information in your back pocket might help somebody else out in your life.

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A loved one's addiction can sometimes have a way of making you feel that what you're asking for in your relationship is unrealistic. Can you relate?

But just know that you're not crazy for wanting those things. That's why it's important to understand the steps in their recovery (and yours!) that will help you manage your expectations in a healthy way.

Tune in to this new episode where I dive into Steps 8 and 9 of the '12 Steps' of recovery, which are about your loved one evaluating things they've done, taking responsibility for it, and trying to repair the damage that has been done.

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, have you ever wondered what it could look like if they ever got sober? Or what their behaviors would be and if they're someone who you can have hope in?

Over the last couple of episodes, we've been working through some of the '12 Steps' of recovery because it's important to have reasonable expectations for yourself about where they may be in their recovery.

Tune in to this new episode where I pick up with Steps 5 and 6 and why forgiveness and their willingness to make changes are essential.

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If you tuned in last week, you heard me covering some of the first steps in helping you figure out where your loved one may be in their recovery. And this week, we're going to dive in even more.

These steps will not only help you understand what recovery looks like for them but how some of it may even apply to your own healing, as well.

Tune in to this new episode, where I share the importance of taking a self-inventory, codependency, and how addressing both are essential for recovery.

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