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18: Rehab from the other side - Part 3
Season 1, Ep. 18
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In this episode, I discuss what rehab looks like after someone comes home and the importance of doing your own work. Emphasising that rehab is not a silver bullet and that both the person in recovery and their loved ones need to take responsibility for their own growth and happiness. I talk about and encourage open and honest communication, setting realistic goals, and handling the truth in a safe and healthy way. will also talking some big truths about the importance of stepping off the roller coaster of addiction and focusing on personal growth and self-trust.
In this episode I talk about what the the tail end of rehab and coming back home looks like and all the complexities around that for the loved ones. The constant and low hum of anxiety about your loved ones up coming departure from rehab/recovery program, and a lot of thoughts and worries about what happens now, what does it look like and how do we go about living life once rehab is done.
Things are usually quite dire when someone goes into rehab, the situation is constant chaos and crisis and you are both on the roller coaster of crazy, toxic and unhealthy behaviours. So how do we rebuild and move forwards in a healthy way?
I talk about what I wish I then that I know now and some tough truths that you need to do for yourself, so you can step forward together in a healthy way. Digging into what does success look like, for you and for them? And how can we build on that with the model fo change and realistic expectations - so that everyone is on the same page.
If your loved one is going to, in or has been to rehab/recovery programs, they are (trying to) step off the addiction roller coaster and the hamster wheel - you need to work out how you are going to do the same. And that might be hard to hear.
I would invite you to stop sitting in the cheap seats of your life and think about how you can show up as a main character - Independent of what loved one does…you need and deserve to live a great life.
Key Takeaways:
- Rehab is not a silver bullet and both the person in recovery and their loved ones need to do their own work.
- Open and honest communication is crucial for a healthy relationship after rehab.
- Setting realistic goals and handling the truth in a safe and healthy way are important for personal growth.
- Stepping off the roller coaster of addiction and focusing on self-trust and personal happiness is essential.
- There are many different paths to recovery, and it's important to find what works best for each individual.
Let's get into it!
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