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?
Recovery: ‘The Tough Road’
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.