CRAFT in Romantic Partnerships, Part 1
Our hosts discuss the CRAFT model in romantic relationships. In part one, they say our job as loved ones is to get our own needs met.
Category: CYCLE OF USE
Should We Abstain From Drink In Front of Him?
It’s usually for the best, but not always possible. Either way, you have options to support your Loved One.
Don’t Take It Personally
Our hosts discuss the challenges of releasing yourself from feeling responsible for your loved one's behavior.
Practicing Forgiveness With A Loved One
If you are currently struggling with desperation, anger, and other difficult emotions, I would like you to take a minute to think about forgiveness.
His Early Recovery is Triggering Me
Taking care of yourself is also incredibly positive, given how difficult it is when you're in the midst of chaos.
A Chink in the Armor of Their Denial is DAY ONE in the Healing and Recovery Process
Understanding our Loved One’s struggle with addiction often means understanding denial. It’s not as simple as it appears.
It’s Okay Not to Have Hope – I Was There Too – but Hopelessness led me to Hope, and Success
It takes greater strength to process your feelings than to pretend everything is fine.
A Visit After Troubling Silence
Our Loved Ones may avoid being in touch for many reasons. When you do arrange to visit them face-to-face, it’s best to go with a plan.
I Can’t Tell If He Is Using or Not
With her son living far away from her, she finds it difficult to tell whether he has been using or not when they do get to talk.
She Does Great in a Structured Setting. Now She’s Headed Home.
An Allies member fears her daughter's return from court-mandated treatment. It has never gone well in the past. How can she handle things differently…