Love With Boundaries

07/21/2025

Having an addicted loved one can create many challenges within family communications and in relationships. Setting boundaries is one of the most effective ways to stop enabling our loved one’s addictions. However, we hear all the time from our clients that they don't know what to say or how to set a boundary that works. Sometimes as family members we feel that a boundary will push away the person we love or damage the relationship. Remember that boundaries are an act of love. In the upcoming 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁, 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, you will learn:

✅How and why boundaries can assist you to stop enabling and actually help in the most loving way possible.
✅Words to use and words to lose when setting boundaries with the addict you love.
✅When to set a boundary and what to do if your loved one ignores or rejects your boundary.
✅How boundaries can protect your wellness, reduce stress and help your loved one in their recovery from addiction.

Go here to learn more about the online course: https://lovewithboundaries.com/online

This is an opportunity to put your wellness at the top of the priority list for both you and the addict you love.

07/18/2025

Candace is celebrating 38 years in recovery from addiction today, and the Team at Love With Boundaries couldn't be more proud of this accomplishment and what she's been able to build since she decided to choose sobriety.

Candace's work focuses on helping families come out of the chaos of addiction and make healthier choices. It's her life's work, and she's helped countless families over the years and continues to do so.

Read more about Candace's story here and celebrate with her - https://lovewithboundaries.com/blog/celebrating-38-years-clean-and-sober/

If your family is dealing with addiction, and you want to someday celebrate a sobriety milestone, consider registering for a 30-minute consultation with the Love With Boundaries team. We know how to help you.

Click this link to get started: https://lovewithboundaries.com/how-can-we-help/

Congratulations, Candace!

Love With Boundaries Team

07/18/2025

Are you a loved one of an addict?

Does this sound like you?

At Love With Boundaries we know how to help!

Please fill in this questionnaire to receive a 30 minute complimentary consultation.
https://lovewithboundaries.com/how-can-we-help/

07/16/2025

In our latest Ask Candace About Addition Recovery, M.S. shares that she has a loved one staying with her, and she asks how she can be more assertive in order to become more emotionally regulated when talking to each other.

It is important to tell him how you feel - Be assertive with “I” statements, for example: I know, I feel, I understand, I need, I believe. Start with those instead of: “You keep doing this to me…”

https://lovewithboundaries.com/blog/assertiveness/

07/10/2025

Instead of resenting others for needing too much from you, allow yourself to be that change you want to see—and to have a little more fun in your life!

Every step you take in support of your own well-being is a step you take toward helping the people you love.

https://lovewithboundaries.com/blog/self-care-strategies-if-you-love-an-addict/

It’s never too late to practice healthy self-care and to make yourself a priority, and allow yourself to have a little more fun in your life!

06/26/2025

As we mark World Drug Day today, I hope you’ll take a moment to consider the dynamics in your own household.

Are you helping the addict you love take responsibility for their choices?

Or are you doing things they should be doing for themselves, thereby enabling them to stay stuck in their addiction?

Please see my latest blog post called "World Drug Day 2025: Why Family Support Is Critical in Addiction Recovery," which will help you identify whether your actions are “helping” or “enabling,” and provides action steps for moving toward recovery.

By setting healthy boundaries and getting the right support, you can change the dynamics and open the door to addiction recovery.

06/21/2025

What happens when enabling stops?

When you stop enabling your addicted loved one, they can truly become ready to face their own demons, and that is when you, as loved ones, can step in and be helpful.

06/19/2025

Andrea asks "How do we deal with the shame that comes from living with an addict and feeling like their addiction is now also a reflection of who we are?"

Please read my response here: https://lovewithboundaries.com/blog/how-do-we-deal-with-the-shame-that-comes-from-living-with-an-addict/

Remember - "It isn’t yours—it’s the addict’s shame."

06/04/2025

Love With Boundaries has opened up two more evening / weekend appointments for families and loved ones of people who are struggling with addiction. We recognize that not all families are available during working hours, so we have extended our counselling availability to better accommodate families.

Book a complimentary call with one of our counsellors to learn more about the work we do with families who are impacted by addiction.

Click here: https://lovewithboundaries.com/how-can-we-help/ or visit our website and scroll down to access the complimentary consultation.

05/24/2025

It is important to care about our own mental health and not to get enmeshed in situations we can't change, especially when we love an addict.

05/22/2025

Is someone you love struggling with addiction?

You're not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing this on your own.

At Love With Boundaries, we’ve helped hundreds of caring, compassionate people who feel exhausted, stuck, and unsure how to help without losing themselves in the process.

✨ Book your FREE 30-minute consultation with one of our experienced counsellors today.
You’ll receive the clarity, guidance, and support you need to take a healthy step forward—for you and your family.

👉 What can you expect from this call? Watch this short video to find out:

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