What is the hardest thing to accept about a loved one today? Perhaps it’s the situation they’ve gotten themselves into, how they act, things they do or don’t do, how they talk to you or don’t talk to you, or how they’ve changed — for what seems to be the worse. Drop...
Trust the Process Trust?… “Trust the process.” It’s one of the few things we can do, amidst so much where we are powerless. It is a critical concept for the conscious bravery we need, especially when loving someone with addiction and/or mental health...
Do You Love Someone with Addiction or Mental Health Difficulties? How do we handle the crises that keep coming our way when we love someone with addiction hardships, with all of the heartbreak and exhaustion we feel from their relapses, varied treatments, financial...
Meth Awareness Meth in the family… … makes holidays hard. This year on Thanksgiving, both of my sons were away from home. They’ve struggled with severe methamphetamine and stimulant addiction for years. It was a quiet holiday with my husband at home. For...
4 Reasons We Don’t Set Boundaries What are the 4 biggest things that get in the way of us setting and keeping our boundaries? 1) Discomfort… fear, awkwardness, or guilt. It will not be easy, so don’t wait for it to be! Discomfort always comes with delivering a...
We Can See Our Path More Clearly . . . . . . with good boundaries. What do you want to feel? With your partner or spouse? How do you want to feel at work? Regarding money issues? Do you want to experience more contentment? Do you want greater ease in relationships...
