Loving Somone Who is Struggling
A supportive, in-person conversation space for understanding family dynamics, managing stress, and learning how to protect your peace without increasing conflict.
Loving someone who is struggling with addiction or chronic mental illness can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating. This guided community conversation offers a supportive space to better understand what you're experiencing—while reconnecting with your own needs in the process.
Is this session for you?
• Partners of individuals with addiction
• Parents of adult children with substance use challenges
• Family members supporting someone with chronic mental illness
• Anyone navigating the emotional impact of a loved one’s instability
This community conversation is for:
If you feel constantly worried, emotionally drained, hyperaware of someone else’s behavior, or unsure how to help without losing yourself—this space is for you.
What We’ll Talk About
This guided discussion explores the emotional and behavioral patterns that often come with supporting someone through addiction or mental illness.
• The difference between supporting vs enabling
• The cycle of hope, relapse, and disappointment
• Emotional fatigue, stress, and caregiver burnout
• Codependency patterns in relationships
• Setting boundaries and practicing healthy detachment
You’ll gain insight into the patterns that keep you stuck—and begin to understand how to shift them.
Session Details
When: Wednesday, 5/20/26
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Waves of Change Studio - 1088 Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ
Group size: Capped at 10 participants
Registration: Highly encouraged
Investment: $20 drop-in rate
Meet Your Facilitator
Amanda M. Gonzalez is a Clinical Mental Health student and counselor-in-training with 12+ years in child and family services. She works with children, families, and survivors of domestic violence, integrating holistic, nature-based approaches. Fluent in Spanish, she provides culturally sensitive, compassionate care.
Amanda Gonzalez
Come as you are
If you’ve been craving real connection — without pressure, without “fixing,” without having to explain yourself — this is the group for you.
Group Experiences in Franklinville, NJ
This group is held at the Waves of Change studio in Franklinville, NJ and welcomes students from Newfield, Buena, Vineland, Williamstown, Washington Twp, Glassboro, Clayton, and surrounding South Jersey communities.
Disclaimer: Support groups are peer-based and educational and are not therapy or clinical treatment. Participation does not establish a therapist–client relationship.
If you’re looking for therapy or ongoing support - contact us.