He Detoxed from Xanax & Now Won’t Speak to Me
After Mom insisted on detox at the ER for her son's xanax problem, they have become estranged and her son isn't speaking to her. Here's wh…
Category: EMOTIONS – challenging feelings
Podcast #49—FAMILY SECRETS: Why Do We Keep Them?
(30m09) Every family has secrets, but when secrets keep us stuck, in pain or operating out of a system of dysfunction, why do we keep them? When it co…
He Wants His Car Back. What Should We Do?
A son in early recovery would like his car back but his mother worries that this may trigger a relapse. She wants to help him but is worn out and worr…
Finding Gratitude in the Shadows
What if, in a moment of conflict, you were able to pause and recall some positive trait you appreciate about your loved one? How well are you able to …
He Rarely Drinks in Front of Us
Your son is afflicted with Asperger’s, depression and anxiety, and a possible alcohol issue. He is 23, lives at home, and is planning to leave h…
CATEGORY: Self-Care for Family Member
Illustration © Eleanor Davis → A Special Focus on Anger → Compassion, Hope & Happiness → Crisis Numbers → Emotional Freedom Techniques → Managing Difficult Emotions & Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) → Meditation & Relaxation → Self-Care Posts on the Allies Blogs
Compassion Led Me to Rehab
Singer, rapper and activist Macklemore writes of his recovery: "Compassion Led Me to Rehab and It Can Help the Country Fight the Opioid Cris…
I Want to Trust Him Again, But…
When someone has broken your trust, it will take time to build back up to complete trust again, perhaps years. So take it slowly, give it time.
He’s Angry & Says We’ve Abandoned Him
He has temporarily lost custody of his young daughter because of his struggle with substances. His mother is raising his child but he has been having …
An Extract from David Sheff’s ‘Beautiful Boy’
David Sheff's story about his son's addiction and recovery has led him to several realizations about himself as a parent his own need to recover from …
