I Can’t Bear Another Relapse
Milliemouse is in despair having learned of her Loved One's recent use. She doesn't know whether or not to bring it up. Dominique Si…
Category: MODULE 4
Should I Let Him Use The Car?
123peace has had enough of driving her Loved One around. He just got his license back. Giving him her car to use could be a relief in some ways, …
Our Relationship Is Damaged
A family member is fearful and anxious; her Loved One refuses to communicate. She may have overstepped boundaries in a moment of great frust…
How Long Until the Methadone Really Starts to Work?
PThasnohead's Loved One is struggling to follow through on her daily methadone dose. After a hospital visit, he saw an opportunity to talk ab…
My Son’s Drug is Meth
She knows her son needs help, but he often disappears for long stretches of time right after he starts opening up to her. Read on for Dominique Simon-…
My Little Brother is Using Like I Used to
When all but one member of a family is in recovery and living a sober lifestyle, how do they approach their loved one's use without being too overbear…
Will He Ever See the Truth?
A member wonders if her Loved One will ever come to terms with what he's put the family through. Read Annie Highwater's inspiring response whi…
On The Topic Of Trust
We often find ourselves wondering how to repair the bonds that are broken when trust has been violated. In this thoughtful exploration of the top…
Help! We Need a New Approach
She's fed up with her son's patterns of non-communication. Whenever his use is addressed, he withdraws and shuts off communication. When he does reach…
Natural Consequences…or Punishment?
There is a fine line between removing rewards and punishment. Sometimes they look similar and overlap. Other times the distinction is clearer.