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Accountability vs Control: Supporting Without Codependency as you Recover Your Soul

Accountability vs Control: Supporting Without Codependency as you Recover Your Soul

Update: 2025-08-11
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In this week’s episode, I sit with a heartfelt question from our community—how do we hold someone accountable without slipping into control and codependence?—and we look honestly at what true support really is, including whether asking a spouse to “prove” sobriety crosses a line; from a Soul Recovery perspective, we remember that we are powerless over other people and powerful within ourselves, so instead of policing or shaming, we practice loving detachment, clear boundaries, and compassionate curiosity—asking, “What would truly support you?” while staying anchored in our own healing. The hard truth is we cannot make anyone recover, and when we try to manage their journey it often comes from our own fear and wounds—which means it’s an invitation back to our inner work. 

This episode begins a new two-part experiment, and on Friday’s Bonus podcast by subscription, I’ll take you deeper, applying the 9-Step Soul Recovery Process to dig deeper in the 'how to' on this topic.

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Accountability vs Control: Supporting Without Codependency as you Recover Your Soul

Accountability vs Control: Supporting Without Codependency as you Recover Your Soul

Rev. Rachel Harrison