Till The Wheels Fall Off

What Ifs: The Unanswered What-If Questions of Addiction and Relationships


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In this episode, we dive deep into the tangled web of "what if" scenarios that haunt spouses and partners of addicts. From "What if they change?" to "What if I leave and somebody else gets the version of them I always wanted? to "What if I lose myself completely by staying?" we’ll explore these questions using razor principles, cognitive biases, common sense and insights from personal experience to bring clarity and understanding to the fears and doubts that keep you tethered to uncertainty. We’ll address the most common anxieties surrounding addiction, including relapse, enabling behavior, boundary-setting, and the impact on children and family dynamics. This episode is all about facing the uncomfortable truths, challenging the cognitive distortions that hold us back, and offering a grounded, compassionate perspective for anyone struggling to navigate a relationship impacted by addiction. Whether you’re wrestling with the fear of leaving, the hope of change, or the guilt of enabling, this episode will help you cut through the chaos and find a path forward. Join us as we unravel the "what ifs" and empower you to make decisions rooted in logic, love, and self-respect.

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