“This episode was actually the first I have ever FULLY listened to. I have otherwise just watched your TikTok clips & it led me to eventually hearing the whole picture of ur stories/experiences.
Bringing up the relationship with your mother hit very close to home for me. My mother struggles with her own addiction & MH problems, which led to me ending that relationship too, bc it wasn’t healthy for me to keep her in my life (like you had mentioned).
I just wanted you to know it’s very hard to be the child of an addict but you aren’t alone. I work with individuals with addiction, for my job, on the daily. I often deal with the clients family & it’s definitely hard to hear them want the best for their loved one & the client choosing not to push for that better lifestyle & notice the support system they have.
It’s okay to let people go, if it’s what your heart/mind need. I used to let others try & tell me “you need to forgive her, it’s your mother” but it’s VERY hard to keep them around when it’s not bringing you any good. Allow yourself to accept that you need to keep those boundaries in place to protect yourself. You are strong & you are amazing; remember that ❤️🩹”
Lexi541 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/23