99 - I Think I've Lost Myself In This. Who Am I Without Their Addiction?

Have you ever stopped and wondered who you would be if addiction wasn't part of your life anymore? Not because you don't love your person. But because addiction has taken up so much space in your life that you've lost touch with yourself. In this episode, we're talking about the quiet loss of identity that can happen when you've spent years focused on someone else's drinking, drug use, recovery, choices and wellbeing. We chat about... 💛 Why addiction can slowly become part of your identity 💛 Why peace can feel scarier than chaos 💛 The labels many loved ones unknowingly carry 💛 Grieving the version of yourself you feel you've lost 💛 How to begin reconnecting with yourself again If you've ever thought: "I think I've lost myself in this." This episode is for you. 👉 READY TO TALK IT THROUGH? If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, or wondering what comes next, you're welcome to book a private Friendly Chat with me. It's a safe, confidential space to talk through what's happening, what you're struggling with, and what support might help. book in a friendly chat to talk it through 👉 Special Listener Series As Addiction Makes Three approaches 100 episodes, Amanda is inviting listeners to be part of a special series called "Out Loud" Visit www.addictionmakesthree.com/outloud Because sometimes the things we think we're carrying alone are the very things somebody else needs to hear. 👉 Want more support and clarity? The waitlist for your support, Pathway to Wellness is open if you’d like to find out more about Amanda’s small group coaching program designed to support partners and families impacted by addiction. Amanda has also opened some private “friendly chat” spaces to talk it through with you and support you to take your next smallest step. 👉 Join the Waitlist for the Pathway to Wellness Program 👉 book in a friendly chat to talk it through Private and confidential. No pressure. Just support. You were never supposed to carry this much for this long. And you deserve to live your life too. And when you are off the addiction roller coaster, and living your life, you're better for you, your family and your loved one and you can lead the way for change in your family. If you’re ready for support to create real change, you don’t have to do this on your own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.