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Breaking Free from the Parent-Child Dynamic in ADHD Relationships

Breaking Free from the Parent-Child Dynamic in ADHD Relationships

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Breaking Free from the Parent-Child Dynamic in ADHD Relationships If you’ve ever felt like you’re parenting your partner instead of sharing an equal partnership, you’re not alone. One of the most destructive patterns in ADHD relationships is the gradual shift into what experts call the “Parent-Child Dynamic” – where one partner becomes the responsible manager. […]

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The Hidden Dangers of the No Contact Movement: A Wake-Up Call for Therapists and Coaches

The Hidden Dangers of the No Contact Movement: A Wake-Up Call for Therapists and Coaches

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The Hidden Dangers of the No Contact Movement: A Wake-Up Call for Therapists and Coaches As therapists and coaches, our mission is to help people live more empowered, self-aware, and connected lives. But what happens when a growing cultural movement encourages our clients to cut ties with family members—sometimes without deep reflection, dialogue, or clarity?

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10. Empowered Detachment: How to Lovingly Step Back While Your Partner Finds Recovery

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Empowered Detachment: How to Lovingly Step Back While Your Partner Finds Recovery (Article 10 of the I Love an Alcoholic series) When you love someone struggling with alcoholism, every cell in your body can ache to help—to fix, to rescue, to protect. This instinct is rooted in love, of course, but it can easily spiral

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9. The Dry Drunk Syndrome: Understanding the Behaviour of Your Recovering Alcoholic Partner

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The Dry Drunk Syndrome: Understanding the Behaviour of Your Recovering Alcoholic Partner (Article 9 of the “I Love an Alcoholic” series) If your partner has stopped drinking, you may have initially felt deep relief, optimism, and renewed hope for your relationship and family life. Yet perhaps now you’re noticing confusing or challenging behaviours, despite their

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8. Overcoming Bitterness and Resentment in a Relationship with an Alcoholic

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Overcoming Bitterness and Resentment in a Relationship with an Alcoholic (Article 8 of the “I Love an Alcoholic” series) If you’re loving someone struggling with alcoholism, bitterness and resentment can quietly take root in your heart over time. Perhaps you’ve noticed moments where anger bubbles beneath the surface, or a feeling of injustice rises when

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7. Loving Without Enabling: How to Set Healthy Boundaries with an Alcoholic Partner

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Loving Without Enabling: How to Set Healthy Boundaries with an Alcoholic Partner (Article 7 of the “I Love an Alcoholic” series) When you genuinely love someone battling alcoholism, it can seem almost impossible to find the right balance between compassion and enabling – this is where boundaries come in. Perhaps you’ve been giving endless chances,

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6. What About the Children? Protecting and Supporting Children Living with an Alcoholic Parent

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What About the Children? Protecting and Supporting Children Living with an Alcoholic Parent (Article 6 of the “I Love an Alcoholic” series) If you are loving someone who struggles with alcoholism, chances are you’ve had countless sleepless nights worrying about the impact on your children. Perhaps you’ve wondered if they’re aware, how deeply they feel

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5. Alcoholism and Family Life: Breaking the Silence on How Addiction Impacts Families

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Alcoholism and Family Life: Breaking the Silence on How Addiction Impacts Families (Article 5 of the “I Love an Alcoholic” series) Loving someone who struggles with alcoholism means navigating a complicated and often emotionally charged family life. Addiction doesn’t exist in isolation; it quietly permeates every aspect of family relationships, creating ripples of confusion, hurt,

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4. Living with an Alcoholic: How to Manage Daily Life with Strength and Compassion

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Living with an Alcoholic: How to Manage Daily Life with Strength and Compassion (Article 4 of the “I Love an Alcoholic” series) Living with someone who struggles with alcoholism is often described as walking a tightrope—an intricate balance of love, frustration, resilience, and heartache. Your daily life may be a dance between managing chaos, nurturing

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3. Understanding Co-dependency: Loving an Alcoholic Without Losing Yourself

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Understanding Co-dependency: Loving an Alcoholic Without Losing Yourself (Article 3 of the “I Love an Alcoholic” series) If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve found yourself in the emotionally exhausting yet deeply compelling position of loving someone who struggles with alcoholism. You know better than most the delicate balance of hoping for the best while

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