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    Category: MODULE 4 – how do I talk to my LO?

    Using Tropes: “Dry Drunk” and “Manipulation”

    What do these terms mean? Should we use them? And are they disparaging?
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    AlliesInRecovery May 9, 2025
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    Is My Loved One Now Using Another Drug?

    A member writes in about seeing the CRAFT principles working, and communication shifts are starting to make a difference. But the drug use feels …
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    Dominique Simon March 28, 2025
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    When You Think CRAFT Communication Won’t Work

    Can CRAFT work in moments when the stakes are high? Even then, it can help you communicate well while holding to boundaries. 
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    AlliesInRecovery March 21, 2025

    The Art of CRAFT

    The “craft of CRAFT" is the art of communicating with subtlety and compassion, thoughtfully expressing boundaries without criticizing.
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    AlliesInRecovery January 31, 2025

    How Do You Deal with Unknowns and Limited Contact?

    Limited contact is hard. Learn to calm down so you can respond simply and strengthen the connection through humor and interests.
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    Dominique Simon November 29, 2024

    Feeling Empowered and Hopeful as an Ally to My Boyfriend

    Problematic alcohol use isn’t on anyone’s wish list for a relationship, but CRAFT can make the challenge easier to bear
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    AlliesInRecovery October 8, 2024
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    Unpacking Natural Consequences: What Are They and How Do They Work?

    Chronicles of a CRAFTy wife, part one
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    isabel October 1, 2024
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    We Can Guess How She’ll Respond to Our Boundary. Should We Stick With It Anyway?

    No one can answer that question for us—but there are some vital guidelines to keep in mind.
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    Laurie MacDougall September 24, 2024
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    Donkey Talk: Affirmation and Affection

    Need a break from all the hard questions? Ronnie the donkey’s got you covered.
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    rredick September 17, 2024

    We Talk About Everything. Should That Include My Plans To Withdraw When He Drinks?

    If you can talk about it together while maintaining trust and openness, then why not?
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    Laurie MacDougall September 17, 2024
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