Did the Boundary I Set Make Him Drink Even More?
Jbernard116’s made an impressive start in applying CRAFT to this challenging situation. Unfortunately, the boundary she set didn’t immediately yie…
Category: EMOTIONS – guilt
An Interview with Guest Jaclyn Brown: Part Two
Guest Jaclyn Brown tells the story of her painful voyage through losing her brother to addiction. She's now a podcast host and a voice for advocacy.
Did I Do CRAFT Wrong and Trigger Him to Drink?
She thought her husband was drinking, so she left. He called and said he wasn’t drinking, so she came home, but by then he’d gone out and he did d…
On “Mom Guilt” and Self-Compassion
Parents, and especially mothers, often blame themselves for issues their children face — including issues over which the parents have little or no c…
Podcast #76 — Shame, Shame and More Shame (and Its Good Friend, Substance Use)
Shame plays a prominent role where substance use has become problematic: the person misusing substances often feels shame about being stuck in the pat…
You’re Going to Mess Up the Rewards Sometimes
Did this wife mess it all up by removing rewards when he, in fact, wasn't drinking? Is it possible she inadvertently triggered him to go drink? CR…
Texting to Perfection
Now that texting is the main mode of communication with her Loved One, a member wonders about the best way to use CRAFT in this medium. Dominique Simo…
I’m Sober So Why Isn’t My Son?
It took me years to realize there is more than one way to overcome addiction. Your son can find his way. You can help him to find his way by following…
Blame the Parents, Punish the Child?
In this post from rehabs.com, Anne Fletcher addresses the common and dangerous beliefs that many of us carry. These misconceptions lead us to blame th…