Love With Boundaries

11/09/2025

The most important and valuable thing we can do for addicts is to believe in them—probably more than they believe in themselves.

11/01/2025

We know that addiction impacts the ENTIRE family and we can help!

Give yourself the Gift of Self-Care...when you love an addict!

Access your complimentary 30-minute, consultation with one of our Love With Boundaries counsellors here:
https://lovewithboundaries.com/how-can-we-help/

10/19/2025

If nothing changes, nothing changes...

10/02/2025

The truth is that addicts make their own choices.

09/24/2025

Those who choose to stay in active addiction do so because they are frightened and don't want to face life without their favourite buffer.

09/23/2025

09/18/2025

Help is available! Join Christine and Elina for Love With Boundaries 16 Steps to Boundaries & Breakthroughs Online Group Counseling Program.

Register here: https://lovewithboundaries.com/16-steps-to-boundaries-breakthroughs/

09/13/2025

🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 – 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱! 🚨

The 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 for women begins September 22, 2025—and spots will fill quickly.

If you’re ready to stop the cycle of codependency, people-pleasing, and exhaustion—this is your moment. Christine and Elina will guide you to:
✅ Finally know the difference between “Enabling” and “Helping”
✅ Set and hold boundaries with clarity, love, and confidence
✅ Break free from unhealthy patterns holding you back
✅ Rebuild your confidence, resilience, and inner strength
✅ Step into your authentic self and embrace lasting healing

Don’t wait—your breakthrough begins the moment you say YES.

👉 Register now before enrollment closes: https://lovewithboundaries.com/16-steps-to-boundaries-breakthroughs/

We help families heal. When addiction is devastating a family, everyone is affected, and everyone needs to heal.

09/08/2025

September is Recovery Month, and this year I’ve written an article that focuses on the importance of family support for recovery from addiction. As I’ve said often, addiction affects the whole family, and everyone needs to heal.

Read more here: https://lovewithboundaries.com/blog/recovery-month-honouring-the-journey-of-families-and-loved-ones/

Additionally, we’re announcing the opening of registration for the 16-Steps to Boundaries and Breakthroughs Online Group Counselling Program. The Love With Boundaries team has been hard at work behind the scenes getting everything ready for the first cohort, which starts September 22nd. If you’ve been hesitating about reaching out for help, I encourage you to check out the details on this page: https://lovewithboundaries.com/16-steps-to-boundaries-breakthroughs/

Recovery Month is about honouring the courage of those who choose sobriety. With the right support, families can find peace, stability & strength.

09/01/2025

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 for for women starting on September 22, 2025.

While participating in this program, Christine and Elina will help you to:

✅ Understand the vital difference between “Enabling” and “Helping”

✅ Learn how to set, implement and communicate your boundaries, coming from a place of love

✅ Break free from the cycle of codependency and people-pleasing

✅ Cultivate self-love and inner strength

✅ Rebuild your confidence and resilience

✅ Become your authentic self and trust in the healing power of truth

Register today!
https://lovewithboundaries.com/16-steps-to-boundaries-breakthroughs/

08/15/2025

It’s often said that “relapse is normal and expected” when it comes to recovery from addiction. I think that’s a misconception and totally untrue. This type of thinking gives addicts an excuse for choosing addiction over sobriety. And it takes their power away.

Today’s article dives into this topic, and I’m sure what I’ve outlined will resonate with many loved ones. It’s well past time that addicts acknowledge that they have the power to make healthier choices for themselves, and for loved ones to stop arguing for their limitations.

This is one topic that will be covered in the soon-to-be-released Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself Online Course.

https://lovewithboundaries.com/blog/relapse-is-not-normal-or-expected/

“Open the door and let me in!” “I just need 20 bucks. I’ll pay you back, I promise!” “I’ll start fresh again next week!” As the loved one of a person struggling with addiction, it is sometimes difficult to know what to say or do in moments like these. We hear from our clients—loved...

08/03/2025

We love hearing from our clients! Thank you Suzanne!