#165 - Paige's Perspective: The Silent Abuse of Addiction - What No One Wants to Admit

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In this episode of Paige’s Perspective, we’re breaking down the excuses addicts use to justify staying the same—the guilt trips, the half-promises, and the ways they frame their struggles to keep you invested. You’ve heard it all: “In sickness and in health,” “Unconditional love means accepting me as I am,” “I’m trying! Recovery takes time!”—but what’s really happening beneath the surface? These aren’t necessarily intentional attempts to manipulate, but they are ways addicts avoid growth—and when those excuses keep you stuck in a cycle of harm, it becomes abusive.

Nobody talks about how addicts’ behaviors are often abusive. And society? It lets them off the hook, telling you to be patient, to understand, to wait just a little longer.

But here’s the truth: Addiction may be an explanation, but it’s not an excuse to keep hurting people. Abuse doesn’t have to be calculated to be real. At some point, effort needs to match impact, and words need to turn into action. In this episode, we’re exposing the stories addicts tell themselves and their partners to avoid real accountability—so you can stop getting lost in their excuses and start focusing on what you need.

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