Addiction Truths Episode 8 – Feelings
Families impacted by addiction often shut down emotions to survive. But healing begins when we start feeling again. Learn how to reconnect with your emotions and rebuild trust.
Families impacted by addiction often shut down emotions to survive. But healing begins when we start feeling again. Learn how to reconnect with your emotions and rebuild trust.
Ashley, welcome to Road Less Traveled, a recovery podcast. Our mission is to bring awareness to recovery and show that life and sobriety is not just possible, but can be very fulfilling. I’m Ashley woolver, Director of Outreach at Country Road Recovery Center, and I’m joined by my co host, Derek, talking to clinical director and La dc together, we’ll be diving into conversations about addiction treatment and the journey to lasting recovery before we begin, we kindly ask that viewers refrain from commenting the names of current or past clients of country road Recovery Center to protect their privacy. A special thank you to Brooke Southern, who created the music for road less traveled. Thank you for tuning in. Let’s get started on this journey down the road less traveled.
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Addiction creates chaos that affects the whole family. Learn how the emotional ups and downs of addiction can trap loved ones—and what it takes to step off the ride and into recovery.
In families impacted by addiction, unspoken rules like “Don’t talk, don’t feel, don’t trust” often take over. Learn how to break these patterns and create space for real healing.
In families affected by addiction, people often take on unhealthy roles like the hero, the scapegoat, or the fixer. Learn how these dynamics develop and how to start shifting them.
Supporting a loved one with addiction doesn’t mean losing yourself. Discover practical action steps families can take to heal, set boundaries, and support lasting recovery.