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FAMILIES Speak: Navigating Life with Our Dad Who Drinks Problematically, Part 2

These sisters were pre-teens when they first understood their Dad had a serious drinking problem. In part 2, we learn more about their current reality…

AlliesInRecovery June 25, 2025

Navigating Recovery: When It’s Not All or Nothing

Recovery often isn’t neat, and sometimes, it’s not even abstinent. But that doesn’t mean progress isn’t happening.

Dominique Simon June 23, 2025

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FAMILIES Speak: Don’t Let Perfectionism Get in the Way

Perfectionism can get in the way of connection. Remember that feeling connection and love is the beginning of treatment.

AlliesInRecovery June 20, 2025

FAMILIES SPEAK: What You Don’t Do Is Important, Too

What you don’t do can help your relationships. Changing ourselves can have a powerful impact on those around us.

AlliesInRecovery June 18, 2025

The Blessing and the Cost: One “Grandfamily’s” Journey

Millions of grandparents are raising their grandchildren, often because SUD has wreaked havoc in the parents’ lives.

rredick June 16, 2025

Partner CRAFT: Self-care

How do we shift things in a partner relationship so we can play the starring role in our own lives, even when SUD affects our partner?

AlliesInRecovery June 13, 2025

Partner CRAFT: Realistic Expectations

Kayla Solomon and Isabel Cooney explore the often-sticky nature of relationship expectations when SUD is involved.

AlliesInRecovery June 11, 2025

Applying CRAFT to Shopping Addiction: Can It Be Done?

Absolutely! In fact, the skills and knowledge we need are a lot like those we apply to substance use.

Dominique Simon June 9, 2025

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Partner CRAFT: Why Am I Staying?

How should a listener handle a tough situation with her husband, who hasn't responded to CRAFT? Should she stay or go?

AlliesInRecovery June 6, 2025

FAMILIES Speak: Navigating Life with Our Dad Who Drinks Problematically, Part 1

These sisters were pre-teens when they first understood their Dad had a serious drinking problem. How are they today?

AlliesInRecovery June 4, 2025

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