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Sometimes You Have to Let Go… Without Giving Up on Them #addictionrecovery #addictionhelp

31 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this segment of her YouTube talk, Amber Hollingsworth addresses the painful but often necessary act of temporarily cutting ties with a loved one struggling with addiction. She emphasizes that adding “for now” to the decision signals it’s a temporary, self‑protective measure rather than a permanent abandonment. Hollingsworth reassures listeners that setting such boundaries does not equate to a lack of love or caring, and warns against feeling guilty for prioritizing one’s own wellbeing. She advises viewers to gain clarity, reflect carefully, and avoid impulsive decisions that may later be regretted or weaponized by the addicted person. The overall message is that without a temporary release, both parties risk being “dragged under” the relationship’s toxicity, so establishing clear, compassionate limits is essential for recovery and personal health.

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Like, even if you come to the idea that I got to cut ties for now, you can add the for now on there. This isn't about what you say to that person, but I'm just saying for yourself, like, and it doesn't mean that you don't love them and it doesn't mean that you don't want them to get better. And it doesn't mean any of that stuff, that you're cold, that you're uncaring or whatever. Sometimes this is like a situation where it's like, if you don't let go, you're both going to drown. Okay? And so don't guilt yourself over that. Get yourself clarity on this. Think through the situation before you do it. Don't make it in an impulsive moment. You'll take it back. You're regret it. They'll use it against you. And then all the boundaries you try to set, they won't believe you. They'll just keep running over you and all that kind of thing. So