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Do addicts/alcoholics regret losing you?
Sometimes you must put distance between yourself and an addicted loved one. It's a tough decision and usually comes after MANY failed attempts to help the person. It's heartbreaking💔 Amber explores the complexities of...
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The Trauma Of Loving An Addict (Or Alcoholic) Can Cause These SERIOUS Symptoms
The lying and deception that comes with addiction can create lingering trauma effects. Betrayal trauma is a specific type of wounding that happens when someone you rely on violates your trust significantly. It will...
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(BONUS)Does Polyvagal Theory Explain Why People With Addictions Make Such Bad Choices?
Special guest Justin Sunseri, LMFT, explains the relationship between trauma, addiction, and the Polyvagal Theory.
Learn more from Justin about Polyvagal Theory and self-regulation👉🏻https://www.justinlmft.com/
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The Most Courageous Addiction Recovery Story I've Ever Heard
Brad had experienced every type of consequence because of his addiction. (jail, homelessness, etc...) But none of that made him change. Brad's moment of clarity came at the most unpredictable moment. From that point...
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Why Would Someone Stay In Such A Desperate Situation? ( Dan's Story )
Dan shares his journey through addiction and the desperate situations he found himself in. Despite some people witnessing his struggles, nobody intervened until his son was taken away, which ultimately led him to seek...
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Once An Addict Always An Addict (True or False?)
Can addiction ever be cured completely, or is it a lifelong struggle? How do you know if you're cured? Let's talk about it....
This episode addresses whether addiction is curable; Amber explains that while addiction...
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The Most Critical Do's and Don'ts of Helping someone With An Addiction
You can't force someone to stop an addiction to drugs/alcohol, but you can most certainly influence it! In this episode, we'll help you outsmart addiction by telling you what works and what doesn't when it comes to...
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I wish every person struggling with an addiction could watch this video
The qualities that make someone an addict are those that make someone a genius or superstar. Anyone who's ever done anything significant has been overfocused, obsessive, and relentless about their pursuits. Do you...
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The Reality of Early Sobriety | What To Expect In Early Sobriety 😥🥵
Early Sobriety is rocky and stressful for the individual and the family. In this episode, Amber discusses the challenges and realities of early sobriety. She emphasizes the importance of making sobriety the primary...
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Alcohol Poisoned Our Marriage
As Intimacy and trust deteriorated, our family began to fall apart. We were both isolated, hurt, and stewing in resentment. Our sex life was transactional, unfulfilling, emotionally harmful, and toxic. Find out how...
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How Your Addicted Loved One ALWAYS Manages To AVOID RESPONSIBILITY
You can catch them 💯red handed, but they will always manage to turn it around and make it your fault! WTH 😡😠
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The Silent Trauma of Living With An Addict/Alcoholic: How It Changes You Forever
Living with addiction will turn you into a completely different person. You'll find yourself saying and doing things entirely out of character. Don't lose yourself to their illness!
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