EP 52: Love in the Chaos: Hope for Families in Substance Abuse Disorder
Are you beating yourself up for not having “perfect” boundaries while loving someone in addiction?
When you’re deep in the chaos of loving someone with a substance use disorder, it’s easy to feel like you’re failing because you keep picking up the phone, making one more rescue, or saying “yes” when you promised you wouldn’t. But what if your messy, imperfect love is actually your greatest strength? In this heartfelt nugget episode, host Paul shares his raw truth about loving through the chaos — and reminds you that your love still matters more than you think.
- Hear an honest story about how blurry boundaries don’t mean you’re failing.
- Find reassurance that your imperfect love is still powerful and protective.
- Take away a gentle reminder to give yourself grace and keep hope alive, even on the hardest days.
Listen now and let this little moment of hope remind you: your love is stronger than the chaos you face.
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This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.
DISCLAIMER
Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.
