# 95 - I Know Something Needs To Change… I Just Don't Know Where To Start

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Podcast: [Addiction Makes Three](https://stenobird.com/podcast/addiction-makes-three-6629851)
Published: 2026-06-02T06:13:23+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/addiction-makes-three/episodes/95-i-know-something-needs-to-change-i-just-dont-know-where-t
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Duration seconds: 1215

## Resource

Learn more about Discovery to Recovery here You know something needs to change. You know something isn't working. You know you're exhausted. But when you're living with addiction in a relationship, knowing what to do next can feel impossible. Maybe you're constantly thinking about your loved one's drinking, drug use, gambling, or addictive behaviour. Maybe you're walking on eggshells, trying not to make things worse. Maybe you're lying awake at night wondering: "Am I overreacting?" "Is it really that bad?" "How much longer do I wait?" "What am I supposed to do?" And honestly, when you're living with addiction in your home, it's easy to become stuck between recognising there's a problem and knowing what to do about it. In this episode, Amanda explores one of the most difficult parts of loving someone with addiction: The confusion. The limbo. The emotional exhaustion that comes from trying to understand addiction, trying to help, trying to cope, and trying to carry it all on your own. She shares why so many partners, spouses and family members affected by addiction stay stuck for years, the hidden fear that often stops us seeking support, and why support isn't about being told to leave or stay. It's about finding relief. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, trapped in survival mode, or unsure how to move forward when someone you love is struggling with addiction, this episode will help you understand why you're feeling the way you are and what your next best step might be. Because your loved one's recovery matters. But so does yours. 💕 If you're thinking: "I know something needs to change, but I don't know where to start." Discovery to Recovery was created for exactly this moment. To help you move from confusion and survival mode to clarity, steadin…

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