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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 21 MIN

79 - "I Can’t Do Another Year Like This” When You’re Exhausted Living with Addiction

from Addiction Makes Three

You’re tired. I know you are. Not just “busy” tired.Not just “it’s been a long week” tired.You are life + Addiction tired.You’re exhausted from holding everything together, for everyone, for years.If you’re living alongside addiction, whether your loved one is in active addiction, early sobriety, or years into recovery, and you feel like you’re walking on eggshells, holding your breath and constantly bracing… this episode is for you.In this conversation, we talk about:The hidden toll of hypervigilance and over-functioningWhy sobriety alone doesn’t automatically make your life feel betterThe trap of “I’ll feel better when…”How survival mode becomes your defaultWhat last year actually cost youAnd the question most people are too scared to ask themselves:Is this good enough?If you’ve caught yourself thinking,“I can’t do another year like this…” but you don’t want pressure, ultimatums, or someone telling you what to do…This episode is your pause.Because your life does not have to stay on hold while you wait for someone else to change.💛 The WorkshopOn February 24th/25th, I’m hosting a private workshop:How to Live This Year Differently ( Whether Your Loved One Is Sober or Not)This isn’t about fixing anyone.It’s not about confrontation.It’s not about making big, scary decisions.It’s a space to:BreatheReflect on what last year took from youGently identify what needs to shiftTake back responsibility for your own steadiness and wellbeingYou don’t need a plan.You don’t need your ducks in a row.You just need a little space.If you know you can’t do another year on addiction autopilot…👉 Join us here: Reserve your spotCan't make it live? Register for the workshop and you'll get the replay in your inbox shortly afterwards.Let's connect on Instagram: @addictionmakesthree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’re tired. I know you are. Not just “busy” tired.Not just “it’s been a long week” tired.You are life + Addiction tired.You’re exhausted from holding everything together, for everyone, for years.If you’re living alongside addiction, whether your loved one is in active addiction, early sobriety, or years into recovery, and you feel like you’re walking on eggshells, holding your breath and constantly bracing… this episode is for you.In this conversation, we talk about:The hidden toll of hypervigilance and over-functioningWhy sobriety alone doesn’t automatically make your life feel betterThe trap of “I’ll feel better when…”How survival mode becomes your defaultWhat last year actually cost youAnd the question most people are too scared to ask themselves:Is this good enough?If you’ve caught yourself thinking,“I can’t do another year like this…” but you don’t want pressure, ultimatums, or someone telling you what to do…This episode is your pause.Because your life does not have to stay on hold while you wait for someone else to change.💛 The WorkshopOn February 24th/25th, I’m hosting a private workshop:How to Live This Year Differently ( Whether Your Loved One Is Sober or Not)This isn’t about fixing anyone.It’s not about confrontation.It’s not about making big, scary decisions.It’s a space to:BreatheReflect on what last year took from youGently identify what needs to shiftTake back responsibility for your own steadiness and wellbeingYou don’t need a plan.You don’t need your ducks in a row.You just need a little space.If you know you can’t do another year on addiction autopilot…👉 Join us here: Reserve your spotCan't make it live? Register for the workshop and you'll get the replay in your inbox shortly afterwards.Let's connect on Instagram: @addictionmakesthree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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