Ep. 14 - Addiction, Earning Love & Breaking Generational Cycles with Rilee Acrey

Have you or a close family member struggled with addiction? Have you seen first hand the effects it has on the people closest to you? Perhaps, it has created in yourself the desire to earn love or be "good enough" so that person will quite their addictive behavior. If you can resonate- this is for you.  In this raw and heartfelt episode of Shift Happens, I sit down with my friend Rilee, the powerhouse behind Balloonworks. While many know her for the stunning balloon installations and collaborations with top brands, there’s a deeper story behind her success. Rilee opens up about growing up with divorced parents, navigating a complicated relationship with her mom who battled addiction, and the emotional weight of reconciling after four years of no contact. We dive into her close bond with her dad, her protectiveness over him, and if there is hope for reconciliation for him and her mom. Rilee also shares her struggles in toxic relationships, her desire for true love, and her renewed exploration of faith. This episode is a testament to doing the hard inner work, rising from pain, and showing younger girls that no matter your childhood, you can build something beautiful and meaningful.RESOURCESAre you looking for a coach that will help you process, uncover, and potentially USE your story? I'd love to help! Click HERE so i can get to know more about your personal and professional goals! FOLLOW@[email protected]@alexisnandra@theshiftcreative@shifthappensthepod RESOURCES FREE STORY METHOD GUIDE- to help you process, own and share your story  FOLLOW@alexisnandra @shifthappensthepod