Addiction and Relationships: It's Not a Competition of What is Loved More
“They just loved drugs more.” How many times have you heard this phrase (or some variation of it) used in regards to an addict? I’ve...
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ashleyroberts565
- Jan 17
- 7 min
Addiction and Relationships: There's Nothing Wrong with You (or Them)
I used to think I was weak. Well, actually let me rephrase that: I used to think I was weak because of other people. Wait, let’s go...
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ashleyroberts565
- Oct 25, 2022
- 5 min
Addiction and Relationships: When You Can't See The Next Step
It’s been awhile since my partner was in active addiction. I mean, it’ll be 3 years at the end of this month (which I almost legit...
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ashleyroberts565
- Nov 30, 2021
- 7 min
Addiction and Relationships: The Affection Connection
Alright, so we all know that this is a blog, site, etc on having a partner with addiction issues. And if you didn’t, well, you know now....
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ashleyroberts565
- Nov 16, 2021
- 7 min
Addiction and Relationships: Big Girls Do Cry
I don’t think I have to tell you that I’ve cried before. Obviously, who hasn’t? It’s like saying that I breathed today. I also don’t have...
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ashleyroberts565
- Sep 7, 2021
- 6 min
Addiction and Relationships: On Jealousy, and How This Can Help Us Take Our Power Back
“Jealousy is information. It tells you what you desire, what you admire, what you despise in yourself. You could learn from the person...
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Ashley Roberts
- Jul 11, 2021
- 5 min
Addiction and Relationships: Meeting People Where They Are(n't)
Empathy, understanding, emotional intelligence, these are all things that come into play when relating to anyone on any level if you’re...
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Ashley Roberts
- Jun 8, 2021
- 7 min
Addiction and Relationships: Are You Falling into This Trap of Thinking on Accident?
We almost all know and probably very intricately understand depression and the occasional moody day, but what about the in-between? For a...
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Ashley Roberts
- Jun 3, 2021
- 7 min
Addiction and Relationships: 3 Things to Consider with the Company You Keep
Your partner has issues with drugs, and you are trying to find your way, right? So you look around, and don’t find much. I know, because...
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Ashley Roberts
- May 18, 2021
- 7 min
Addiction and Relationships: Get in the Habit of Getting Better Habits
Everyone has habits. Some can be helpful, some can be harmful, and some can actually be pretty neutral. To get started, let’s define a...
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Ashley Roberts
- May 16, 2021
- 1 min
Addiction and Relationships: Speak Up Together, Intro To Us Part 2
This is the update post for the podcast: part 2 is up! This is a continuation from the last episode, which fills in from where we left...
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Ashley Roberts
- May 7, 2021
- 6 min
Addiction and Relationships: Why Is Self Care So Important?
Everyone says that self care is important. If you even think about improving your life, like at all, from whatever thing you think is...
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Ashley Roberts
- May 1, 2021
- 1 min
Addiction and Relationships: Speak Up Together and Our New Podcast
This isn't so much of a regular post as it is just an exciting note in case you missed it on social media. I have really wanted to start...
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Ashley Roberts
- Apr 20, 2021
- 5 min
Addiction and Relationships: Why Self Confidence is a Game Changer to Me
I’ve never been self confident, like, at all, for most of my life. Hunched shoulders, quiet voice, self-critical, never thinking that I...
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Ashley Roberts
- Mar 31, 2021
- 4 min
Addiction and Relationships: "We've Tried Everything!" But Have You?
How many things have you tried to get your partner sober? I don’t have enough fingers to count that, and I’m sure you don’t either. How...
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Ashley Roberts
- Mar 23, 2021
- 6 min
Addiction and Relationships: Why the Root of Your Problem Isn't Where You Think
Being a human here on this planet and having a life means that you were probably exposed to some kind of experience at some point that...
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Ashley Roberts
- Mar 15, 2021
- 5 min
Addiction and Relationships: Seriously, How Long is This Going to Take?
I read a post awhile ago that mentioned someone feeling doubtful about their loved one’s attempt at recovery. They said they went to a...
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Ashley Roberts
- Mar 8, 2021
- 5 min
Addiction and Relationships: From Negativity to Positivity, and That Space In-between
Growing up I was always pessimist-leaning, and I mean come on, when you grow up watching the news everyday and hearing about how terrible...
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Ashley Roberts
- Feb 25, 2021
- 5 min
Addiction and Relationships: Letting Your Partner Grow In Their Own Way
It can be difficult at times when you have a partner with addiction issues, although I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that. But some...
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Ashley Roberts
- Feb 15, 2021
- 8 min
Addiction and Relationships: Things to Remember When Parenting with a Partner with Addiction
Being with a partner who has addiction issues is hard, and having a child with them is hard, too. And while I can’t speak for everyone’s...
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