Love Over Addiction

Latest Episodes:

What You Are Feeling Is A Big Deal Oct 03, 2021

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Loving someone with addiction usually means you feel many things: love, anxiety, and frustration (just to name a few). Or even that you're coming unglued. Can you relate?

Just know that what you are feeling and what you're going through is a big deal. It's okay for you to feel all of the feels.

And that's what I share with you in this week's new episode (as well as an 'A-ha!' moment I had after a nightmare recently).

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/feeling-big-deal/

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After You Leave: What To Expect Sep 26, 2021

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, there's usually a rollercoaster of emotions - feeling hopeful for their recovery, only to then feel disappointed when they can't get sober. Over and over again. Not only is this frustrating, but it's an unhealthy cycle for you, as well.

So if you've finally reached a point that enough is enough and you've decided to leave, then what?

Tune in to this new episode to hear why it's time to take ownership of your life and what that may look like.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/after-you-leave/

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You Have Control Over Your Decision Sep 19, 2021

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Have you gone back and forth (maybe many times) on whether you should stay or leave your relationship with your loved one who struggles with addiction?

And let's be honest: that mental mind game can get pretty exhausting sometimes, right?

Just know that it's okay if you don't know right now what you want to do. But it's also so important to remember that you DO have control over your decision. And that's what I'm going to dive into with today's new episode (along with a personal story about a big decision my daughter made recently).

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You Are So Much More Than Pretty Sep 12, 2021

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Have you ever thought that if you just keep a smile on your face and look pretty and perfectly together (even though you're barely hanging on), that it will be easier than expressing what you're REALLY going through while loving someone struggling with addiction?

But how is that healthy? (Hint: it's not).

Tune in to this new episode where I dive into why it's so important to embrace who you really are and shed the shell of who you think you 'should' be (to yourself and everyone else).

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/pretty/

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Real Talk When They're Not Getting Sober Sep 05, 2021

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You've more than likely tried expressing your feelings to them, right? Like how their drinking or using is affecting you and your relationship. Or that you're at your breaking point in dealing with their behavior.

But has that actually helped to change anything?

Tune in to this week's new episode, where we do some 'real talk,' and I give some loving truths about what YOU can do if your loved one is not getting sober.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/sober-real-talk/

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When It Was Finally Time To Leave And Divorce My Ex-Husband Aug 29, 2021

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, have you ever thought about the possibility of leaving them? Because let's be honest, it can be exhausting wondering how much longer you can put up with the hurt and ups and downs. Right?

And that's what I'm going to discuss with you today.

Tune in to this week's new episode, where I share my personal story of how I finally realized that I needed to divorce my ex-husband (and how I knew that I would follow through with my decision).

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/divorce/

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Has Addiction Convinced You That You're Crazy? Aug 22, 2021

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Have you ever felt crazy because of your loved one's addiction? Like, maybe their addiction is all in your mind and not real? Or that you're somehow at fault for their addiction?

So how do you move past feeling this way?

Tune in to this episode, where I share several new stories that I haven't told before about my personal experience of feeling crazy because of my ex-husband's addiction.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/convince-crazy/

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Do You Live In A Constant State Of Fear Or Anxiety? Aug 15, 2021

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Have you ever worried that something bad might happen to your loved one that struggles with addiction? Maybe it's a fear of them getting in trouble legally or overdosing...or even dying. Just thinking about this might give you some anxiety, right?

But how do you start to overcome this fear so that it's not consuming you?

Tune in to this week's new episode to hear why letting go of certain things is so important (and how you CAN start to feel better).

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/fear-anxiety/

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Are You Taking On Too Much Responsibility? Aug 08, 2021

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, you're more than likely taking on too much responsibility. I mean, let's be honest; you're probably the one who always makes sure that everything gets done, whether that's the household, children, finances, or many other things. It can be downright exhausting.

So, how can you tell if you're taking on too much responsibility?

Tune in to this new episode where you'll learn that you don't have to do it all (and why you probably feel like you currently need to).

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/too-much-responsibility/

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What Are The Consequences For Your Loved One's Behavior? Aug 01, 2021

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, it can be frustrating because you see them self-destruct. And in turn, it can also sometimes affect you (and your children), right? I've been there before, too.

So how can you start to feel better?

Tune in to this week's new episode, where we'll brainstorm some consequences for your loved one's behavior. Doing this will help give YOU the power to choose your reactions.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/consequences/

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