We are called to love our children unconditionally, but the question became what does love look like in this situation, in dealing with someone in the throes of addiction?
The Struggle to Be Right-Sized In Your Addict’s Life
My first response was denial. One would think I knew better considering the family I came from, but as Melody Beattie says, “Denial is the shock absorber for the soul.”
Coping with the Family Disease of Addiction
The pain and mourning experienced because of a beloved addict often seem more than one can bear. It’s like facing death, yet not so final.
The Cycle of Addiction and Codependency
Are you confused about co-dependency? Julie Neale shares her wise words.
The Cycle of Addiction and Codependency
“I became obsessed with him: where he was, how he was, and what he was doing. I was in so much pain that I tried to learn everything I could about addiction.”
Can Better Mothering Prevent Addiction?
We question where we went wrong—If only I had been more aware. If only I had done more, or done less. The list is endless.