Have you experienced a roller coaster of emotions and circumstance due to someone else's addiction? I understand, I've been there. I know the fear of not knowing what to do and the confusion of doing things that weren't helping, and feeling stuck in chaos. There is hope, there is healing, and there are ways to transform confusion into clarity, to establish a calmer way, and ways to connect and communicate effectively with your loved one. With knowledge, skill building, support, and the power of love it goes a long, long way to move you from feeling helpless to knowing you are empowered, and can help in ways that are helpful. Research shows that when family members focus on their own recovery, they become the best chance for their loved one to choose and maintain their own. Only one person needs to begin this process. I invite you to be that one.
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For You:
increased clarity doable action more effective communication a better ability to let go of control helping in ways that are helpful claiming joy in your life connecting with love effective tools that work for life |
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Joanne is a BALM Coach
(Be A Loving Mirror) trained by The BALM Institute for Family Recovery Life Coach Training, Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, retired LCSW, and parent with her own addiction story. Her purpose is to love, to help people heal, find peace, and transform their lives. |
Other practices that really support your overall health and inner peace are: relaxation breathing/meditation, exercise, clean eating with minimal processed foods and organic when possible, drinking plenty of water, being in nature, connecting with friends, being of service/volunteering, finding a higher power from your own understanding, having a sleep routine, reading and watching inspirational media and/or something that inspires laughter and fun, listening to music, writing, practicing gratitude, and the 12 steps.
Please share your ideas. I'd love to hear them and add them to the list.
Please share your ideas. I'd love to hear them and add them to the list.
Spreading Peace Together
Each time you invest in yourself through one of the programs, 10% of your contribution goes towards a non-profit initiative for drug awareness, prevention and treatment.
You’re not only helping yourself, you’re also helping others along the way.
Each time you invest in yourself through one of the programs, 10% of your contribution goes towards a non-profit initiative for drug awareness, prevention and treatment.
You’re not only helping yourself, you’re also helping others along the way.