EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 17 MIN
231 - Am I Overreacting? When Addiction Feels Like a Questioning Yourself Dilemma
from Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With An Addiction · host Andrea Seydel
Am I Overreacting? When Addiction in Parenthood Feels Like a Moral Dilemma When addiction enters the home, especially with children present, you may question your instincts. In this episode, Andrea addresses gaslighting, parental hypervigilance, and the internal conflict between protection and partnership. You’ll learn: Why your protective instinct is biologically wired How minimization distorts perception The psychological toll of unpredictability in parenting How to define non-negotiables without escalating conflict This episode highlights Self-Compassion and Community as stabilizing forces. Learn more about protecting your peace while parenting through addiction at: 👉 www.savingyouiskillingme.com
What this episode covers
Am I Overreacting? When Addiction in Parenthood Feels Like a Moral Dilemma When addiction enters the home, especially with children present, you may question your instincts. In this episode, Andrea addresses gaslighting, parental hypervigilance, and the internal conflict between protection and partnership. You’ll learn: Why your protective instinct is biologically wired How minimization distorts perception The psychological toll of unpredictability in parenting How to define non-negotiables without escalating conflict This episode highlights Self-Compassion and Community as stabilizing forces. Learn more about protecting your peace while parenting through addiction at:👉 www.savingyouiskillingme.com
NOW PLAYING
231 - Am I Overreacting? When Addiction Feels Like a Questioning Yourself Dilemma
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m