Trusting A Loved One in Early Recovery
AB123 writes in that her Loved One is 90 days sober, but she's scared to let him come back home. His recovery has just begun... there is so m…
Author: Dominique Simon
Dominique launched Allies in Recovery in 2003. Her work has been featured on HBO and NPR. She is a facilitator and a trained speaker on issues of addiction and the family. She has worked extensively developing and evaluating federally-funded substance abuse programs for organizations and clinics throughout Massachusetts and New York. With an interest in recovery and substance abuse that spans 20 years, she sees a huge need to help families develop the skills to help a loved one recover fully in a supportive, whole, and lasting way in their families and in their communities. Her mission is to have Allies in Recovery fill that gap.
I Feel Like a Married Single Mom
After 12 years of her Loved One's addiction, having single-handedly provided for their family for all of these years, Hope2006 is at a l…
Is Rewarding Enabling My Loved One?
mandybrownaz wrote in about her Loved One who has addictions to multiple substances. Unsure how to toe the line between being supportive and lovi…
How A Daybed & Footlocker Can Change the Game
After rehab, many parents find themselves in that gray area of whether or not to allow their recovering loved one to stay at home. Follow these guidel…
Using CRAFT for Loved One’s Unknown Behaviors
Bambi1 feels like nothing she says makes a difference with her Loved One. She's tired of the disrespect and the complete disregard her Loved One s…
Binge Drinking and Diabetes
A family member struggles with her Loved One bingeing with a serious health condition. Having implemented the CRAFT method in her day-to-day interacti…
He’s Angry And Pushing us Away
They began to implement CRAFT guidelines when he comes home high, trying new gestures and rewards to connect with him when he's sober. Their son howev…
Loved One Soon to Be Homeless
A family member learns her Loved One is being evicted. Having paid her rent for several years now, mashazak is ready to draw the line and al…
Drinking to Excess, Locked Away in Room
Hopinheart reaches out about Loved One who has been using for 10 years. In the past, treatment has not been successful; she just revealed to the…
He’s Likely Dealing From Our Home
She is discouraged, even ashamed, by her son’s choices, especially the drug dealing. How can she set firm boundaries to protect her home and family,…