Enablers
It can be difficult to have the power to say “No!” For enablers, it’s twice as hard. Well-meaning family members and friends can often stunt the recovery progress of the addict.
It can be difficult to have the power to say “No!” For enablers, it’s twice as hard. Well-meaning family members and friends can often stunt the recovery progress of the addict. In this episode of Unhooked, the tell-tale signs of an enabler are discussed and why it is so important, not only for the addict, but for the enabler to learn to say “no.” In her own words, Nadine shares how childhood experiences weakened her willpower. This desire to please and avoid controversy prolonged her husband’s addictive habits. Guest Experts: Salina Shuler and Josh Beauchaine
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