When helping hurts: It’s time to set boundaries (with Gillian)

Recognizing when helping is actually doing more harm than good can be confusing when a loved one is misusing drugs or alcohol. Sibling relationships can be even more complicated depending on age differences and whether there’s a natural desire to support one another.

This episode dives into what those raw and complex emotions look like for one sister, Gillian. She opens up about her journey with a younger sister battling alcohol dependence, how their childhood dynamic evolved into adulthood, the challenges of setting boundaries, and ultimately, how she found a way to support her sister while prioritizing her own well-being.

Hear how Gillian rediscovered how to help her sister and learned the power of building boundaries to prioritize her own wellbeing. 

This episode can help you:

• Understand the shift in how a sibling relationship can change with drug or alcohol dependence

• Build boundaries to set healthy limits to support your loved one without enabling

• Protect your peace with practical strategies for showing up for your sibling in a healthy way

  
  

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