One of the worst feelings in the world is watching someone you love hurt themselves. It’s one of abject helplessness because you can’t force someone to decide to get sober—they have to do it on their own. Here are some of the things you can do to support your loved ones and yourself until they’re …
One of your loved ones has gone through detoxification and an inpatient rehabilitation program; how can you support them when they get home? You may have dealt with lying, stealing, or manipulative behaviors in the past, but what can you do now that they are in recovery and need your support? They need support, but …
Perhaps someone in your family abuses drugs or drinks too much. Maybe they’ve overdosed, or they’re living in the streets, or doing extreme things like dealing drugs or engaging in prostitution to make the money for their habit. Maybe they’re stealing from family members or taking their money. Eventually, enough is enough, and it’s time …
Sober or not, everyone deserves a shot at love, and just because you’re in recovery doesn’t mean you can’t find someone special. Still, being in recovery does put a different spin on things. Whether you’re looking for Mr./Mrs. Right or for Mr./Mrs. Right Now, approaching the dating game is going to be decidedly different this …