She’s Trying to Get Her Kids Back, but Still Using
Allies member dhpofamily has guardianship of their grandkids, but mom & dad both use and working out visitation guidelines has been an …
Category: CYCLE OF USE – active use & drinking
Alcoholic Daughter: How Did We Let It Get This Far?
Her daughter seems incapable of respecting any boundaries - and she can't seem to enforce them. This mom wonders how she let it come to this. Dominiqu…
He May Still Be Gambling
Lynne72 feels conflicted about a recent exchange with her Loved One. He reported some good news, but left out information that left her wanting to inq…
He’s Backsliding and Far Away – Should I Fly Down?
This member lives far from her son who struggles with alcohol use. A recent breakup is causing him to backslide after some real progress. Mom wonders …
He Won’t Respect Any of Our Boundaries
Tuesday42 needs better strategies for addressing her boyfriend's son's chronic use and troubling behavior in their house. Dominique Simon…
She Went to Court for a DUI
Kate44 reaches out for advice about whether or not to pay her Loved One's rent. Read on for Dominique Simon-Levine's suggestions and…
Can You Let Him Suffer on the Couch?
Having myself been on the couch, I can say with almost total assuredness that your partner knows the severe withdrawals are due to the stimulant drug.…
He’s Slipping Up and Hiding it from Me Again
abc123's Loved One has been slipping up recently. She's grapping with trust, especially as he may be caring for their son while using. Dominiq…
How Could We Let it Come This Far?
iagirlsmom doesn't know how she's managed to let it come to this. Her Loved One seems incapable of respecting any boundary - and she can't…
He’s Not Letting Me In
Lynne72 seeks guidance about dealing with her son who is getting some help, but has largely retreated into secrecy about his activities. To help …