I’m Afraid If They Come to Visit, They’ll Never Leave!
This mom wants very much to support her son, who is struggling with SUD and mental health issues out of state. But she fears he and his girlfriend mig…
Category: MODULE 4 – boundaries
She Says He’s the Love of Her Life and I Keep Getting Dragged Into Their Drama
Is your Loved One in a romantic relationship that at times encourages their recovery and at times pushes them to use? Are you getting dragged into the…
He May Be Near Rock Bottom — Do We Leave Him in this Hole?
Everyone is telling these parents to let their son - MIA for the last 3 weeks - deal with his own issues. When you know you've been coming down on…
9 CRAFTy Guidelines for When They’re Under Your Roof
For whatever reason, your Loved One is currently under your roof. They may be slipping towards relapse, they may be using. You may see no other choice…
I’m Finally Putting My Foot Down, He Can’t Come Home This Time!
This member is at a crossroads. She has dug deep down and found the strength to lay down a boundary. Here are some suggestions on how she can stick to…
Is It Time to Give Up on Him?
Have you also wondered whether it was time to give up, and move on? Whether you have done all you can and need to cut the ties? In this new post we po…
We’re Visiting Him Soon – How Can I Address His Denial?
When you have to travel across the country to visit your Loved One, only to see them wasting their lives on drug and alcohol, it can fe…
Whenever She’s Not Working, She’s Drinking
A member seeks guidance about boundaries. Her Loved One drinks constantly when not at work... they can't ask her to leave right now. Dominique Sim…
Should I Let Her Stay?
An ultimatum seems too harsh, but if this member doesn't lay down expectations for help around the house, is she preventing her Loved One fro…
He Won’t Respect Any of Our Boundaries
Tuesday42 needs better strategies for addressing her boyfriend's son's chronic use and troubling behavior in their house. Dominique Simon…