Why It’s So Hard to Trust Someone After Addiction

<p>Your loved one is sober. They’re getting help. They’re doing better.</p><p>So why is it still so hard to trust them?</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Kibby McMahon explains why trust doesn’t automatically return when someone enters addiction recovery. After months or years of broken promises, secrecy, unpredictability, or hurt, you may still be waiting for proof that things are really different.</p><p>You’ll learn why recovery and rebuilding trust often happen on two different timelines, why constantly checking or monitoring your loved one can make things harder, and what actually helps trust grow again.</p><p>Dr. Kibby also shares practical ways to rebuild trust through consistency, clear agreements, realistic expectations, and boundaries, without feeling like you have to become your loved one’s detective.</p><p>If you love someone recovering from addiction, you don’t have to force yourself to trust them overnight. Trust can be rebuilt slowly, through consistent actions over time.</p><p>🔬 <strong>Join our Brown University research study</strong></p><p>KulaMind is working with Brown University on a research study supporting loved ones of people in addiction recovery. If someone you love is taking steps to cut down on drug use, you may be eligible to receive <strong>3 months of free coaching with Dr. Kibby McMahon</strong> as part of the study.</p><p>Learn more and see if you’re eligible:<br><a href="https://studies.buildclinical.com/bcfs002065-rih-ramsey-131">https://studies.buildclinical.com/bcfs002065-rih-ramsey-131</a></p>