Enabler

Question

As a mother of a recovering addict, my biggest issue was being an enabler. If you’ve been in my shoes, when did you know it was time to stop?

Matt - Founder · Answer

Hi Olivia,

Thank you for sharing this. As a parent, wanting to protect your child comes from love, and recognizing that some of your help may be hurting is a difficult thing to face.

Setting boundaries doesn’t mean you stop loving or supporting them. You deserve support and peace, too.

For the parents here who’ve faced this: what helped you recognize the difference between supporting recovery and enabling, and what was the first boundary you set?

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