Addiction Makes Three

61 - When You Don’t Know Whether to Stay or Leave

Addiction Makes Three

Show Notes

You love them and you’re exhausted. One day there’s hope, the next there’s heartbreak. And the question won’t stop circling your mind: Should I stay, or should I leave?

In this episode, Amanda helps you step off the exhausting mental treadmill of “what ifs” and find solid ground again.

You’ll learn: Why both staying and leaving are hard The real question you need to ask instead How doing your own inner work is the key to clarity

Whether your partner is in active addiction, early recovery, or somewhere in between, this conversation will help you stop waiting for a sign, start choosing you and get you stepping closer to making decisions that feel good, even when they are hard.

Listen next:

Ep 42 - How many chances is too many? Ep 27 - Should you Leave or Stay? Why that's not the Only Question Ep 23 - How to get through a relapse without losing hope

👉 Resources and support:

1️⃣ join the waitlist for Pathway to Wellness, my signature program designed to help you rebuild your life alongside (or beyond) a loved one’s addiction.

2️⃣ You can also book a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amanda and explore what support might look like - without doing this alone, because you know you’ve been trying ‘that way’ for long enough by now. 👉 Book in a friendly chat - Click here to find a time and let's talk about what's possible

3️⃣ If you haven’t the Crisis Conversation Guide (What to say and what not to say when addiction takes over) ? Grab it now—it’s free and full of practical scripts to help you say what you mean (even when it’s messy): 👉 Download the guide

4️⃣ Connect with Amanda on Instagram @addictionmakesthree

5️⃣ Questions or reflections → [email protected]

You can find your way through this. And you don’t have to do it alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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