A “toxic relationship” isn’t just a tough relationship. All relationships require work—some more than others. Instead, a “toxic relationship” is full of deal-breakers. How do you know if your relationship is “toxic” or just tough? Start with these three questions.
Read More...Feel Your Pain
Linda’s daughter is struggling with addiction. Linda wants to help her daughter, but nothing she does seems to work. Linda’s heart is broken and her head is spinning. She doesn’t know what to do. Listen to Meg’s answer…
Read More...Loving An Addict Is Hard. Here’s How You Can Take Care of Yourself in the Process.
I spent more than 30 years married to an addict, and in that time, I learned that before I would ever be able to offer real and sustainable help, I had to take a hard look at three areas of my life: my reality, my pain and my willingness to make painful choices.
Read More...Is It Time to Move On?
How do you know when it’s time to move on from a toxic relationship? Set aside just 12 minutes to grab a few important thoughts on this topic. If you’re struggling with a relationship right now, you owe it to yourself to think these questions through.
Read More...Authentic vs Inauthentic Pain Part 1
There are two types of emotions. The gist is that one helps you master stress while the other overwhelms you with stress. Join me as I talk about the emotions that work for you (rather than against you). Spoiler alert: it’s not about positive vs. negative.
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