EP 92: Substance Abuse Disorder and Family Boundaries: What Really Works

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Are your boundaries actually helping—or slowly burning you out?

When you're caregiving, loving someone in recovery, or just trying to hold your own life together, setting boundaries can feel impossible. But what if your boundaries aren’t selfish—they’re essential?

In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Carrie shares what it really looks like to hold firm boundaries during a loved one's battle with cancer, addiction, and emotional turmoil. You'll hear the emotional cost of being both caregiver and advocate, and how setting limits became an act of survival—not abandonment.

• Why healthy boundaries are more like a lighthouse than a lifeboat—and what that means for your relationships.
• The surprising burnout signs and small, daily rituals that helped Carrie protect her energy.
• How to set boundaries with compassion, even when your loved one is in crisis.

🎧 Press play to learn how boundaries can become your greatest act of love—for yourself and those you care about most.

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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.