In this episode of Wired for Well-Being, Dr. Jeffrey Rutstein explores how to keep your heart open when someone you love is suffering.Through a moving question from a mother navigating her son’s addiction, Jeffrey reveals how guilt, shame, and nervous-system merging can deepen our pain. He explains why feeling anger isn’t unloving—it’s vital information that helps restore balance and boundaries. You’ll learn how self-compassion and regulation practices can transform helplessness into steadiness and care. As Jeffrey shares, we can love deeply without losing ourselves in another’s suffering.