Even though my aunt knows I’ve scrubbed my stepmom from my life in an attempt to stop and reverse years of psychological abuse, manipulation, and mind fuckery, it’s a reality she refuses to accept.
Tag: codependency
The Joy of Saying YES to the Addict I Love
Karen had to let go of her addicted son in order for them both to heal. Years later, her son is sober, healthy, and helping others. Here is their journey in their own words.
Letting Go of Control: How I Stopped Trying to Force Solutions
Recognizing that I am not responsible for and cannot fix other people’s feelings is powerful; it frees up so much space and time for me to do my own healing and growing.
How to live with an addict
When you live with an addict, you must focus on the positive. More on co-addiction and how positivity precipitates positivity here.
How to live with an addict
When you live with an addict, you must focus on the positive. More on co-addiction and how positivity precipitates positivity here.
Should I leave my addict or alcoholic partner?
You should leave an addict or alcoholic partner any time abuse occurs, they get high in front of your or your children, or they don’t come home. But it’s easier
Taking Care of an Addict? 5 Tips to Love Yourself First
This article is short on purpose. The tips herein are straight from experience. And, the advice offered is practical and straight forward. If you have any questions, or would like to chat with the author, please send us a comment at the end of the page. Amanda extends her compassion to our readers, and often… Continue reading Taking Care of an Addict? 5 Tips to Love Yourself First