Loving An Addict | Al-Anon, Exhausted, Stressed, Overwhelmed, Coping

24/ Why Setting Boundaries With An Addict Can Feel So Guilty (And Why That Doesn't Mean You're Wrong)

If you love someone struggling with an addiction, setting boundaries can feel incredibly uncomfortable and stressful. You may know deep down that you need to protect your peace, stop overwhelming yourself, or step out of the constant cycle of rescuing... but the moment you do , guilt shows up.    Why?    In this episode, we're talking about why guilt often follows boundary setting- especially when you've spent so much time prioritizing someone else's needs over your own.   You'll learn why feeling guilty does not automatically mean you're doing something wrong.   Boundaries are a form of self care. You are worth prioritizing your health, wellness,  emotional wellbeing and your peace!   Get extra support here! [https://calendly.com/taraglittle77/60min]   Join the Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4289149064641831]   Contact me  mailto:taraglittle@gmail.com [taraglittle@gmail.com]

23/ When The Stress of Their Addiction Disconnects You from Your Body, Try this..

We take our bodies' for granted. We go through our day to day worrying about everything and everybody, but what about our body?   Try this exercise throughout the day to check in with your body and see what it is telling you.    Do you need extra support? Work with me! [https://calendly.com/taraglittle77/60min]   Join the Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4289149064641831]   Have a question? email me mailto:taraglittle@gmail.com [taraglittle@gmail.com]

22/ Are You Eating Your Feelings? When Food Becomes a Coping Tool When You Love An Addict

One way that you may be coping with the high stress situation of loving someone with an addiction is food.  Let's face it we are exhausted, overwhelmed and under chronic stress. We are looking for ways to cope, even if we do not know it.  This is not abnormal and it is nothing to be ashamed of. If you feel concerned or would like a shift for your emotional or stress eating.  Try checking in with yourself and trying to determine what you need. Have you given yourself enough food throughout the day?  Reach in your tool box and try something else before you reach for that food.   Book a one one session with me  [https://calendly.com/taraglittle77/60min?month=2026-06] Let's connect: mailto:taraglittle@gmail.com [taraglittle@gmail.com]   Join the Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4289149064641831]

21/ If You Feel Angry About Their Addiction, You Are Not Alone. What Is It Doing To You?

Feeling angry tends to come with the territory of loving someone with an addiction.   It is a strong emotion and one of many. Sometimes we try to suppress our anger while other times we feel so angry but we do not even know why.   Today I will go over why it is ok to feel angry but also what holding on to that anger is doing to your body.   Book a one one session with me  [https://calendly.com/taraglittle77/60min?month=2026-06] Join the Facebook community  [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4289149064641831]   Have questions? Have a topic you would love for me to discuss on the show?   contact me! mailto:taraglittle@gmail.com [taraglittle@gmail.com]

20/ Always Emotional and Overwhelmed with Their Addiction? Your Stress Bucket May Be Full

Days, weeks and months of stress adds up. Their addiction is adding to all of the other stress that life brings and you may be feeling that!   If you find that you seem less tolerant, feel more overwhelmed or emotional, you are not crazy or weak. Your stress bucket is probably full. Listen as I explain the stress bucket with 3 tips to starting emptying yours.   Book a one one session with me  [https://calendly.com/taraglittle77/60min?month=2026-06]   Join the Facebook Community here [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4289149064641831]