You're listening to the Love Over Addiction Podcast.

Hey, okay, so today we are going to be finishing up a series about the seven clues that you're ready to leave your relationship.

When you love someone struggling with addiction.

Now, we went over the last two podcasts. We went over the first five reasons.

So let's cover those really quickly.

Number one, you're afraid they will shame you for leaving.

Number two, you're staying because you're scared of being alone.

Number three, you don't see signs of things ever changing.

Number four, you're afraid they will get better after you leave.

And number five, you don't feel important, cherished, appreciated or loved.

So today we're going to be covering number six and number seven.

And I'm not going to lie. This is a bit of a heavy podcast.

So I'm going to try and keep it short because the heavier ones,

you know, let's keep it short and sweet to the point, okay?

So number six, one of is very important.

And one of the primary reasons why you should consider leaving your relationship is because you are in an abusive relationship.

Now, we've gone over in this podcast all the different signs of abuse.

And in the show notes, I'm going to put a link to an incredible resource that will go into much more detail than I am today.

That it written by experts in abuse, which I am not.

And so I always think we should learn from the best people and I am not the best person to help you understand what abuse is.

But I am going to say there are many different types of abuse.

And one of the most important things my therapist did with me when I was in love with a man struggling with addiction

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