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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2025 · 26 MIN

26 - Why waiting for them to get sober is going to be too late

from Addiction Makes Three

Are you waiting, hoping, and holding your breath for your loved one to get sober, believing that once they do, everything will be okay? In this episode, I dive into why waiting for sobriety to "fix" your relationship is a dangerous mindset trap—and how it can leave you miles behind when recovery finally happens.We’ll explore:✅ Why sobriety isn’t a silver bullet for relationship healing✅ The hidden dangers of waiting for them to change before you start your own growth✅ How unaddressed resentment, pain, and dysfunction can create new challenges post-sobriety✅ Ways you may be unintentionally hindering recovery✅ The power of breaking the "familiar dance" in your relationshipIf you're ready to take your life off hold and stop waiting, this episode is for you. Tune in now!Show Notes:If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast ...Be the first to know when the doors open to the Kind and Evidenced based program for loved ones and spouses of those struggling with addiction or in recovery - The three month Pathway to Wellness Program. Drop your details here.I love getting mail! Send me an email here or [email protected] we Instagram friends?Book in a friendly chat about your situation and how it can be better: Click here to find a time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you waiting, hoping, and holding your breath for your loved one to get sober, believing that once they do, everything will be okay? In this episode, I dive into why waiting for sobriety to "fix" your relationship is a dangerous mindset trap—and how it can leave you miles behind when recovery finally happens.We’ll explore:✅ Why sobriety isn’t a silver bullet for relationship healing✅ The hidden dangers of waiting for them to change before you start your own growth✅ How unaddressed resentment, pain, and dysfunction can create new challenges post-sobriety✅ Ways you may be unintentionally hindering recovery✅ The power of breaking the "familiar dance" in your relationshipIf you're ready to take your life off hold and stop waiting, this episode is for you. Tune in now!Show Notes:If you'd like to implement what have been learning on the podcast ...Be the first to know when the doors open to the Kind and Evidenced based program for loved ones and spouses of those struggling with addiction or in recovery - The three month Pathway to Wellness Program. Drop your details here.I love getting mail! Send me an email here or [email protected] we Instagram friends?Book in a friendly chat about your situation and how it can be better: Click here to find a time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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