Coming Up for Air — A Toolkit to Help with Your Loved One's Recovery from Addiction & Mental Illness Manipulation
Apr 4, 2017
Laurie and Annie dive deep into the complex world of manipulation within families dealing with addiction. They explore common tactics like sympathy hustles and the divide-and-conquer strategy. The duo emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and how to handle the backlash that often follows. They reflect on the futility of arguing with addiction as a disease and share practical responses using the CRAFT approach. Ultimately, they encourage self-awareness and personal recovery, highlighting that families can also fall into manipulative patterns.
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Manipulation Replaces Healthy Communication
- Manipulation fills the gap when healthy communication is missing in families.
- Inner turmoil and constant pressure are strong signs you're being manipulated.
Hiding Keys And Phones To Avoid Ambushes
- Lori hid keys and phones after her son blocked exits and took the phone in heated confrontations.
- She learned to create escape routes to avoid ambushes and protect herself.
Use 'No' And Accept Initial Backlash
- Use the phrase "No is a complete sentence" and stand by it when setting boundaries.
- Expect backlash at first and respond with "so be it" instead of getting pulled into arguments.
