I Feel Like I’m Drowning…Will I Live Through this?
When I continue struggling and fighting the circumstances that I have done all I possibly can to change or improve, I sink further into them. Continui…
Category: EMOTIONS – challenging feelings
Where Do You Draw the Line?
The way you relate to your Loved One is full of patterns. Though it's not a quick or easy process, Dominique Simon-Levine suggests that&…
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…
My Adopted Son Is in the Criminal Justice System
thislifesucks sends in an update about her son's court appearance. She's trying to keep a low profile - he doesn't want her involved…
He Claims We Kicked Him Out
A Loved One left home when the family held strong with their boundaries... he's been destructive in the past but still takes …
Our Conversations Are So Frustrating
lucyzara has been meeting for breakfast with her Loved One but they keep arguing about his use. Should she stop meeting with him? Dominique Simon-Levi…
Can You Become a Model of Change?
The Authors of Beyond Addiction remind us: "Be yourself, but be as willing to change as you want your loved one to be." Have …
His Rehab Didn’t Allow Suboxone
A Loved One has had long stretches of sobriety, but during relapses he has faced enormous challenges getting help. Dominique Simon-Levine details…
Where Can He Go After Rehab?
A Loved One will be finishing rehab soon but coming back home is not ideal... He can be angry and hard to be around. Here Dominique Simon-Le…
I Can’t Bear Another Relapse
Milliemouse is in despair having learned of her Loved One's recent use. She doesn't know whether or not to bring it up. Dominique Si…