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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 11 MIN

75 - Holiday Series: Three Things You Can Control This Season

from Addiction Makes Three

Part 4 of the Holiday Mini-SeriesWhen your loved one's drinking, substance use, sobriety or recovery feels unpredictable, it can start to feel like everything is out of your hands, the mood, the energy in the house, whether plans go ahead or blow up, whether Christmas feels magical or like a minefield.This episode is for the lovely person who feels like they are bracing 24/7, waiting for the next wobble, the next mood shift, the next disappointment… and quietly wondering:“What’s even in my control anymore?”In this episode, I'm walking you through the three powerful things you can control, even in the messy middle of addiction and recovery -✨ Your preparation✨ Your level of engagement✨ Your meaning-makingBecause while you can’t control whether they use/don't use, wobble/relapses, turns up late, or arrives in a mood…. you can control how prepared you are, how much of it you pick up, and how you talk to yourself about what’s happening.Those three things alone can change how this season feels for you and your kids.And if this feels painfully familiar, please don’t navigate December alone.🎄 JOIN THE FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE WORKSHOPThis is where we turn understanding into a plan.Inside, you’ll learn real tools to navigate this season:💛 Grounding strategies for chaotic moments💛 Scripts for difficult family conversations💛 How to reduce conflict without walking on eggshells💛 Boundaries that actually protect your peace💛 A plan for unpredictable moments💛 Permission (and support) to prioritise YOUYou deserve a holiday that doesn’t depend on which “version” of Them shows up.👉 Save your free seat here👉 Resources and support:1️⃣ Book a Friendly Chat: Explore what working together could look like because you’ve been trying “this way” long enough, and it’s not helping anyone.👉 Click here to find a time2️⃣ Join the Pathway to Wellness Waitlist: My signature program helps you rebuild your life alongside (or beyond) a loved one’s addiction — with calm, confidence, and community👉 Join the waitlist here3️⃣ Download the Free Crisis Conversation Guide: Learn what to say (and what not to say) when addiction takes over, with real scripts that help you stay grounded even when it’s messy.👉 Get the Free Guide4️⃣ Connect on Instagram: @addictionmakesthree5️⃣ Questions or reflections? 💌 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 4 of the Holiday Mini-SeriesWhen your loved one's drinking, substance use, sobriety or recovery feels unpredictable, it can start to feel like everything is out of your hands, the mood, the energy in the house, whether plans go ahead or blow up, whether Christmas feels magical or like a minefield.This episode is for the lovely person who feels like they are bracing 24/7, waiting for the next wobble, the next mood shift, the next disappointment… and quietly wondering:“What’s even in my control anymore?”In this episode, I'm walking you through the three powerful things you can control, even in the messy middle of addiction and recovery -✨ Your preparation✨ Your level of engagement✨ Your meaning-makingBecause while you can’t control whether they use/don't use, wobble/relapses, turns up late, or arrives in a mood…. you can control how prepared you are, how much of it you pick up, and how you talk to yourself about what’s happening.Those three things alone can change how this season feels for you and your kids.And if this feels painfully familiar, please don’t navigate December alone.🎄 JOIN THE FREE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE WORKSHOPThis is where we turn understanding into a plan.Inside, you’ll learn real tools to navigate this season:💛 Grounding strategies for chaotic moments💛 Scripts for difficult family conversations💛 How to reduce conflict without walking on eggshells💛 Boundaries that actually protect your peace💛 A plan for unpredictable moments💛 Permission (and support) to prioritise YOUYou deserve a holiday that doesn’t depend on which “version” of Them shows up.👉 Save your free seat here👉 Resources and support:1️⃣ Book a Friendly Chat: Explore what working together could look like because you’ve been trying “this way” long enough, and it’s not helping anyone.👉 Click here to find a time2️⃣ Join the Pathway to Wellness Waitlist: My signature program helps you rebuild your life alongside (or beyond) a loved one’s addiction — with calm, confidence, and community👉 Join the waitlist here3️⃣ Download the Free Crisis Conversation Guide: Learn what to say (and what not to say) when addiction takes over, with real scripts that help you stay grounded even when it’s messy.👉 Get the Free Guide4️⃣ Connect on Instagram: @addictionmakesthree5️⃣ Questions or reflections? 💌 [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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