Send us a text "Loving an addict is like standing in the ocean during a storm—no matter how hard you fight the waves, they just keep pulling you under. You want to save them, but what if saving them means losing yourself? Let’s talk about the reality of addiction, the heartbreak of trying to help, and the hardest lesson I ever had to learn: Sometimes, love isn’t enough."
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Send us a text "Loving an addict is like standing in the ocean during a storm—no matter how hard you fight the waves, they just keep pulling you under. You want to save them, but what if saving them means losing yourself? Let’s talk about the reality of addiction, the heartbreak of trying to help, and the hardest lesson I ever had to learn: Sometimes, love isn’t enough."
When Someone You Love Is in a Gang—The Hidden Cost of Association
Strive to Thrive
12 minutes
5 months ago
When Someone You Love Is in a Gang—The Hidden Cost of Association
Send us a text "Sometimes, you don’t have to be the one in the gang for it to change your life. Sometimes, just knowing the wrong person is enough to pull you into a world you never asked to be in." Maybe you’re listening to this right now because you’re in that situation. Maybe you feel trapped between loyalty and self-preservation. Or maybe you’ve already walked away, but the scars run deep. Wherever you are on this journey, just know—you’re not alone. And today, we’re going to talk about:...
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Send us a text "Loving an addict is like standing in the ocean during a storm—no matter how hard you fight the waves, they just keep pulling you under. You want to save them, but what if saving them means losing yourself? Let’s talk about the reality of addiction, the heartbreak of trying to help, and the hardest lesson I ever had to learn: Sometimes, love isn’t enough."