Addiction in a Family is Like a Flood
Annie Highwater shares more words of wisdom with the community. Here's a lovely reminder for family members that 1) we have work to do! and 2) recover…
Category: SELF-CARE – recovery for family member (You!)
I Want to Message Her Friends
These parents are reeling in the wake of realizing their teenaged daughter is experimenting with all sorts of substances. It feels tempting to monitor…
How do You Trust Again?
We often find ourselves wondering how to repair the bonds that are broken when trust has been violated. In this thoughtful exploration of the topic of…
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 we approach this Loved One's use without being t…
Drug Addict Husband – She’s Hopeless and Exhausted
She has struggled through 12 years of her husband's addiction, having single-handedly provided for their family for all of these years, and is now at …
How A Daybed & Footlocker Can Change the Game
After rehab, many parents find themselves in that gray area of whether or not to allow their recovering loved one to stay at home. Follow these guidel…
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.
Her Boss Doesn’t Know What She is Dealing With
This mom received a harsh note about her work performance on the eve of her holiday break. Her loved one's addiction has consumed so much of her energ…
My Helping Wasn’t Helpful. It’s Time to Detach
Mom spent years helping her daughter and son-in-law as they sank deeper and deeper into trouble with the drugs and probably also alcohol. She now real…
Does Worrying Prove I Love You?
What's the antidote to worry and where does it show up in your body? How is it connected to love? Can worry ever be helpful? When does worrying cross …
