Finding Gratitude in the Shadows
What if, in a moment of conflict, you were able to pause and recall some positive trait you appreciate about your loved one? How well are you able to …
Category: SELF-CARE
CATEGORY: Self-Care for Family Member
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You Matter (and so do your acts, big and small)
Allies in Recovery collaborator Annie Highwater filmed a short explanation of something she does in her hometown that can have astonishing r…
Learning to Mother Again
The family drug court is granting this mother in recovery more access to her child. But the grandparents, who are raising their granddaughter, are con…
An Extract from David Sheff’s ‘Beautiful Boy’
David Sheff's story about his son's addiction and recovery has led him to several realizations about himself as a parent his own need to recover from …
Podcast #34—Heads Up! Tips for Families with a Loved One on the Recovery Path
In this episode, Annie and Laurie offer tips for families who are affected by addiction—whether in the discovery phase, your loved one's alr…
Podcast #27—Codependency & Denial
In this week's episode, Annie and Laurie deep dive into issues and dynamics of being a "codependent" parent, discussing how this happens…
Podcast #25—CRISIS: How Do I Sit Through a Meeting or Fold the Laundry When My Life is Falling Apart?
Annie and Laurie recall times they have experienced "hit-the-ceiling" stress and crisis resulting from issues that surge out of a family mem…
Podcast #23—What’s In Your Toolbox?
(44:07) We all need tools for repairing, tweaking or rebuilding. In this episode Laurie and Annie discuss power tools for trying times, tools fo…
Podcast #17—Interview with Laurie’s Son Tommy
(52:52) In today's episode, Laurie's son Tommy opens up about his experience with SUD. Listen to his moving account of surviving a terrifying …