The Silent Treatment
One thing I did not realize as I found my way forward was that in addition to my own emotional suffering from almost losing him, Elliot might be traum…
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Podcast: “Leave Your Drama to the Llama”
In this next podcast, Annie and Laurie analyze the meaning of drama using examples drawn from an entertaining public poll. They also discuss drama wit…
Please Don’t Tell me to Detach!
If you are the bystander watching this brutal disease from the front row, what do you do? Detach from someone you love as they are spiraling? What doe…
Now That He’s Sober, I Never Hear From Him
Since my son has been sober he basically doesn't call or get together with me. I am in the process of selling family home and I know it is coming …
Reaching Level 10 Stress…and Stepping Away
The long-term stress I experienced caused me to become very forgetful, hasty in my decisions, confused and socially awkward. I also noticed that durin…
Trigger Happy
One thing we can count on in life is this: triggers will always present themselves. Having a planned response will minimize regret over mishandling th…
Is Your Hope at the Mercy of Others?
Through recovery work, I have learned to stop expecting people to be different and to reduce the frustration that comes from trying to cause a person …
You Oughta Be Ashamed of Yourself!
Positive reinforcement, as basic and childlike as that sounds, is a motivating force for progress. Speaking to someone’s goodness despite their wron…
Don’t Tell Me to Detach!
There is a hopeless, sinking feeling that comes with well meaning, yet unsolicited, advice when you have a loved one on a roller coaster of addiction.…
Nature Teaches Us to Give & Receive Support
I believe the epidemic of addiction that our nation is experiencing is awakening us to our need to support one another, and thankfully support groups …