In this episode of "Thrive While Loving an Addict," host KL Wells welcomes Melissa Engle, co-owner and executive vice president of Healing Springs Ranch. Melissa, with nearly 40 years of experience in addiction and mental health, discusses the complexities of addiction, defining it as a "pervasive pattern of avoiding emotional pain." She emphasizes the link between trauma and addiction, advocating for a compassionate approach to understanding and supporting loved ones. Melissa also highlights the importance of emotional fitness and resilience, encouraging families to address underlying pain and foster open, supportive environments for recovery.In This Episode, You Will Learn Complexities of addiction and its emotional underpinningsThe connection between trauma and addictionDefinition of addiction as a pattern of avoiding emotional painImportance of addressing underlying emotional issues in recoveryRole of family members in supporting loved ones with addictionReframing addiction as a response to pain rather than a moral failingThe significance of emotional expression and connection in recoveryChallenges faced by families dealing with repeated relapsesStigma and shame associated with addiction and its impact on familiesThe potential for growth and healing through understanding and compassionQuestions I AskHow do you unlock the key to get to what the root cause, the real pain is for people?How do you loop the family in in a way that they understand what's really going on here?How does the family or friends navigate when it's they've been through 12 rehabs?If there is a message that you would want families to absolutely hear and absorb, what would that be?**Need more support? Join the community! https://voicesincourage.com

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