When you’re in the thick of it navigating a partner’s addiction, it can feel like you’re the only one carrying the weight. The guilt. The confusion. The hope. The heartbreak. The double life of keeping it all together on the outside… while quietly falling apart inside.
In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by the incredible Carol Beaumont. Mum, advocate, and co-founder of Her Courage as she opens up about her 20-year journey of loving someone through addiction, losing herself along the way, and slowly rebuilding a life of peace, power, and purpose.
Together, we explore:
— The hidden struggle of being ‘the strong one’
— What gaslighting, guilt, and grief can really look like
— Letting go of the façade and stepping into truth
— Why choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s survival
— How peace can feel foreign (and what to do with that)
This episode is for the woman who’s doing her best to keep the peace, protect her kids, and make sense of a world that feels upside down. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s your reminder that you are not alone—and that you’re allowed to choose you.
🎧 Listen now. And if this resonates, share it with a friend who might need the same reminder.
✨ Find Carol and Her Courage events at hercourage.co.nz
📸 Follow Carol on Instagram: @hercouragecarol
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