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Love Over Addiction

Summary: Do you love someone suffering from addiction? You're not powerless over this disease. You don’t need to wait for them to get sober to start feeling joy, happiness, and love. Join us for encouragement, hope, and some fun (because recovery doesn’t need to be depressing). If you feel exhausted from trying to help, depressed when they've been drinking or using drugs, and worried this roller coaster ride will never end – we can help.

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  • Artist: Michelle Anderson
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Podcasts:

 Introducing: Ask Me Anything Episode #1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:22

We did something different this week: My friend Olivia is on the podcast - and she’s asking me personal questions from women in our community. Some questions are related to addiction - but others aren't. We talk motherhood, raising children, social media, and of course, stranded on an island. It's the first episode in our mini Ask Me Anything series. Listen for something a little more fun, and a bit different: https://loveoveraddiction.com/ask-me-anything-1/

 Six Ways To Avoid Another Holiday Full of Drama | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:55

When you love someone that suffers from alcoholism or addiction, the holidays can be unbearable. The season that's supposed to be family oriented and joyous can turn into a nightmare of anxiety and stress because of your loved one's behavior. You deserve to have a good holiday. Their behavior is not your fault. I have 6 tips for you today:  https://loveoveraddiction.com/six-ways-to-avoid-another-holiday-full-of-drama/

 How One Of Our Sisters Learned to Relax | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:50

Do you love someone suffering from alcoholism or substance abuse disorder? When you love someone who drinks too much, uses illegal drugs, abuses prescription pills, or is addicted to pornography or sex it can make you feel isolated and alone. You're not alone though. Listen to Janet, a woman in our Love Over Addiction community as she shares her personal story about her addicted husband with Michelle: https://loveoveraddiction.com/how-one-of-our-sisters-learned-to-relax/

  18 Reasons To Be Grateful for Addiction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:22

There are many blessings of loving someone who struggles with addiction. Yes, you read that correctly. I know it feels dark and hopeless sometimes. But addiction can be a gateway: an opportunity to grow into the women we are meant to be. Hear from 18 women in our community and how addiction has been a blessing in their lives: https://loveoveraddiction.com/18-reasons-to-be-grateful-for-addiction/ These women know exactly what you're going through. They understand, and we do too. 

 Encore: Dealing with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:05

When you love someone suffering from addiction or substance abuse disorder, it can feel like you're dealing with two different people. When they're sober, you see the person you fell in love with. When they start drinking or using drugs, it feels like they turn into someone else. Their addiction masks their personality and takes away the person you fell in love with in the first place.  https://loveoveraddiction.com/encore-dealing-with-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde-this-is-a-must-listen/

 A Personal Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:39

I want to share a special story with you today that I don't share very often. It's my personal story about why I left my marriage with someone that drank too much and suffered from addiction. Every woman's path will be different, but I hope you find comfort and encouragement in mine. 

 Protecting Yourself | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:37

Our community is full of women that love good people who drink too much or suffer from addiction. We truly believe that our loved ones are good people. On today's episode, it's a bit of an unusual story, but listen in to hear the core story about why we believe they're good people.  

 The Worst Advice - From Good People | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:03

When we love someone suffering from addiction, sometimes our most trusted confidants can give us the most well-meaning, bad advice.   Some of the wisest people have helpful guidance for “normal” marriages without addiction. But some of the advice I had received during my marriage as “codependent people-pleaser” would have sent me down a spiral that ended in a breakdown. Read the blog or listen to the podcast to learn the best way to decipher between good advice or wisdom you should ignore.

  3 Warning Signs You’re Being Manipulated | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:29

If you love someone who drinks too much or suffers from addiction - learn three reasons why we can’t just break away when we know we should entertain the idea of leaving because the reality of today outweighs the hope for our future. Listen to this week's podcast: https://loveoveraddiction.com/112 or visit us for more FREE helpful tips at LoveOverAddiction.com

 Feeling Trapped In Your Relationship? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:08

The drama and stress from loving someone suffering from addiction are enough to make you feel like you’re going insane. The women in this community, your sisters... we understand exactly what you’re feeling. Listen to the podcast or visit us at LoveOverAddiction.com to find helpful tips. Don’t go through this alone.

 Warning Signs That Our Self-Care Isn’t Healthy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:42

We’re smart enough to understand the benefits of self-care, especially when we love someone who suffers from any kind of addiction. Listen to the podcast here or read the blog at LoveOverAddiction.com/110.

 Encore: Struggling With Anger? This Will Help | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:52

Anger: It’s an emotion women don’t like to discuss. But it’s a very REAL and HONEST feeling when addiction's a part of your family - & we always believe in speaking truth - even when it prickles a little. If you feel angry sometimes - no shame sister. WELCOME TO THE CLUB! Now head over to LoveOverAddiction.com & get 5 helpful tips to deal with your natural feelings of anger. Read and listen here: https://loveoveraddiction.com/struggling-with-anger-this-will-help/

 He Got Sober | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:40

We all fantasize about a life where we feel like the most important person. A life where we are more important than drinking or drugs. But what happens if they actually do get sober? Does your relationship become what you’ve always wanted? What do you do if they relapse? Sara’s husband DID get sober and if you’re curious to see if it was everything she dreamed about, listen here: https://bit.ly/2LMieRv or read the blog post here: https://bit.ly/2C7aOsC.

 He Got Sober | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:04

We all fantasize about a life where we feel like the most important person. A life where we are more important than drinking or drugs. But what happens if they do actually get sober? Does your relationship become what you’ve always wanted? What do you do if they relapse? Today we walk to a woman who's husband DID get sober and if you’re curious to see if it was everything she dreamed about came true, this episode is for you. Find more: https://loveoveraddiction.com/he-got-sober/.

 How To Help Your Children Heal From the Trauma of Addiction | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:06

If you’re worried that your kids are suffering from the natural trauma that comes from loving someone suffering from addiction my interview with Dr. Gowda (who has the most impressive resume and is a child psychologist) teaches us how we can help our children develop into healthy, well adjusted and successful adults Listen to the podcast or read the blog here: https://bit.ly/2Nb5oBe

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