In Love with an Addict

Falling in love with an addict is falling in love with a fantasy. The fantasy of their potential. Those moments of lucidity, intimacy, and clarity. The love can be a rollercoaster of awful fights, passionate sex, and quiet desperation. In this episode, Melissa Barbash comes on the show to talk about her relationships with addicts. She'll share what kept her in it and how she got out. In her psychotherapy practice Melissa helps other women recognize, cope with, and exit toxic relationships in order to reclaim their own lives.