When the Wish Came, I Didn’t See It
She's receiving texts from her significant other but she suspects he's intoxicated when sending them. Looking back, she fears she missed a …
Member Topics: CRAFT STRATEGIES - bridge building & connection w LO
She’s Back From Rehab But On Shaky Ground
Fireweed3's Loved One may be heading towards relapse, but she's only just gotten home from rehab. It's a real strain to hav…
He’s Hiding Away for Most of the Day
He reached out for help from her after jail, and is getting MAT... she knows he hasn't gone anywhere as they live far out in the country. But…
How Can We Avoid the Arguments?
A member recently received a request from her Loved One but didn't respond - she was sure it would end in arguing. Laurie MacDougall sha…
We Need to Plan a Visit with HIm
me4clean is planning a visit with her Loved One to have a frank conversation about his drinking. He lives far away and is in legal trouble. Dominique …
Is Hoping and Praying All I Can Do?
Lynne72's Loved One lives far away and seems to call all the shots. When he only contacts the family on his own terms, it leaves her feeling helpl…
I Want to Message Her Friends
These parents are reeling in the wake of realizing their teenaged daughter is experimenting with all sorts of substances. It feels tempting to monitor…
I’m Worried He’s Relapsing
A family member wonders if she should bring up concerns about relapse. Her Loved One doesn't live near her and he's battling alcoholism on top…
Drug Addict Husband – She’s Hopeless and Exhausted
She has struggled through 12 years of her husband's addiction, having single-handedly provided for their family for all of these years, and is now at …
She’s Trying to Moderate Use on Her Own But I Don’t See it Working
An Allies member has trouble knowing when to engage/ disengage. He lives with his Loved One, who is trying to moderate on her own, but the s…