Addiction in a Family is Like a Flood
Annie Highwater shares more words of wisdom with the community. Here's a lovely reminder for family members that 1) we have work to do! and 2) recover…
Author: annieunhooked
I am the daughter as well as the mother of someone who has had struggles with narcotic pain medication following injuries. My son is five years in recovery, my mother is still prescribed these medications and abuses them. Her health, mindset and awareness are failing as a result. Substance abuse has been a part of my life ALL my life. I know the deep despair, confusion, frustration, and terror it causes a family. I also know that with proper care, kind, healthy support, information and effort we CAN recover and rise.
Addiction Is Like A Flood
Annie Highwater shares more words of wisdom with the community. Here's a lovely reminder for family members that 1) we have work to do! and 2…
Podcast #60—DBT Part 2 — The Story of DBT
(1hr09min) Annie continues the discussion with DBT specialist Lisa Bond. Where does DBT come from? They look into the story of Dr. Marsha Linehan…
Podcast #59—What Is DBT and Who Can It Help? Interview with Lisa Bond
(1hr01min) In this episode (Part 1 of a 2-part series), Annie Highwater speaks with Lisa Bond, RB and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Specialist about …
Will He Ever See the Truth?
A member wonders if her Loved One will ever come to terms with what he's put the family through. Read Annie Highwater's inspiring response whi…
Member Poll – Let’s Talk About Frustration
Polling all members! Author and recovery enthusiast Annie Highwater is doing some research on the topic of frustration... Read her post and …
How do You Trust Again?
We often find ourselves wondering how to repair the bonds that are broken when trust has been violated. In this thoughtful exploration of the topic of…
On The Topic Of Trust
We often find ourselves wondering how to repair the bonds that are broken when trust has been violated. In this thoughtful exploration of the top…
In a State of Permanent Crisis
Between overdoses and relapses, she and her daughter are in constant crisis mode. Annie Highwater responds with some thoughts about the emotional stor…
Tough Love? Really?
Tough love, I was told, was the only hope I had left. So I tried it and things got worse. I hated it and it didn't even work. Then I developed a perso…