Friends & Family of Substance Users
Do you have a loved one that struggles with drugs or alcohol? Are you battling with how to be there for them while also having healthy boundaries? Perhaps you grew up with a substance using parent and felt alone, having to fend for yourself?
Addiction is a family disease. When we see this happen to a loved one, we do everything we can to help. But sometimes, our unconditional love simply isn’t enough and that can take a toll. If you have a loved one who struggles with addiction, you likely have felt the pain, helplessness, and desperation that inevitably accompanies that affliction. When we grow up with a substance addicted parent, it can be deeply impactful and affect how we relate to others in future relationships.
Signs and symptoms of needing care for YOU:
- Feelings of exhaustion
- Being stressed out
- Feeling hopeless, like things will never change
- Experiencing ups and downs like you are on an emotional roller coaster
- Struggles with codependency
- Lacking boundaries
- Feeling lost, lacking fulfillment in your life
- Enabling behaviors
- Feeling not enough
- Difficulties finding fulfilling relationships
- Feelings of guilt
Regardless of where your loved one is in their recovery journey, it is imperative that you prioritize your wellbeing. Shifting the focus back to you is vital to healing. Whether you are the partner, child, sibling, or friend of a person struggling with substance misuse, I can help you get your life back and start the healing journey today.
Contact me today for a free consultation.