<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # When a loved one is struggling with something like... > When a loved one is struggling with something like addiction, setting a boundary can be an act of care rather than abandonment. Explaining kindly that it is too painful to carry the whole burden alone, and that others need to share it, is far healthier than burning out. Professional counselors, support groups, and treatment services can help both the struggling person and the family navigate these decisions. **Source:** [[livestreams/Recognizing Toxic Relationships and Protecting Your Energy - Workbook|Recognizing Toxic Relationships and Protecting Your Energy]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “When a loved one is struggling with something like addiction, setting a boundary can be an act of care rather than abandonment. Explaining kindly that it is too painful to carry the whole burden alone, and that others need to share it, is far healthier than burning out. Professional counselors, support groups, and treatment services can help both the struggling person and the family navigate these decisions.” — Bryant McGill https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-loved-struggling-something-family-navigate-decisions ``` <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->