When helping hurts: It’s time to set boundaries (with Gillian)

Recognizing when helping is actually doing more harm than good can be confusing when a loved one is misusing drugs or alcohol. Sibling relationships can be even more complicated depending on age differences and whether there’s a natural desire to support one another. This episode dives into what those raw and complex emotions look like for one sister, Gillian. She opens up about her journey with a younger sister battling alcohol dependence, how their childhood dynamic evolved into adulthood, the challenges of setting boundaries, and ultimately, how she found a way to support her sister while prioritizing her own well-being. Hear how Gillian rediscovered how to help her sister and learned the power of building boundaries to prioritize her own wellbeing.  This episode can help you: Understand the shift in how a sibling relationship can change with drug or alcohol dependence Build boundaries to set healthy limits to support your loved one without enabling Protect your peace with practical strategies for showing up for your sibling in a healthy way - FACEBOOK GROUP: Siblings For Love of Recovery * Connect with other siblings * Share your own story in a safe space * Support for navigating the journey > Join here:⁠ Siblings for Love of Recovery⁠ 🤳CONNECT WITH FOR LOVE OF RECOVERY * Instagram: ⁠@forloveofrecovery⁠ * Facebook: ⁠For Love of Recovery⁠ * TikTok: ⁠@forloveofrecovery⁠