Fast Forward to February
Charismatic and inspiring author Annie Highwater graces Allies in Recovery's Discussion Blog with this new piece on Getting Through the …
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I Listen When Addicts Tell the Truth
Patricia Lincourt has worked with people struggling with substance abuse for 20+ years. She says that most of them defy the stereotypes we typically h…
How Hopeful is Your Hope?
Are you in the midst of the duel between hope and reality? What role do hope and faith play for a family dealing with a Loved One's addiction…
Live Like the Moon: Why Gentle Influence Works
When your loved one is abusing alcohol or drugs, engaging in dangerous activities, or making life decisions you dislike, the natural impulse is to try…
7 Lessons from a 97-Year-Old Wonder
You should never take better care of others than you do yourself. Here are seven valuable lessons in self-care from one remarkable 97-year-old woman.
An Ode to Wobbly, Imperfect Humanity
Being human makes us very imperfect, and subject to high’s and low’s. But just look what it possible when we are determined, and we p…
Can You Leave Tough Love Behind?
The idea of changing our whole mindset can seem daunting. Yet as the family of an addicted loved one, there are some basic, and fundamental shifts you…
Can You Leave Tough Love Behind?
The idea of changing our whole mindset can seem daunting. Yet as the family of an addicted Loved One, there are some basic, and fundamental shifts you…
Understanding Your Reactions to an Addicted Family Member
How you react to your loved one when they are using drugs or alcohol is key to guiding them towards getting help for their addiction.