When you find out that someone you love is addicted to prescription pills, heroin, alcohol or any other drug, it can be absolutely overwhelming. In some ways, it can feel like the person you know has died, and the person who replaces him or her is a stranger. Whether you’re...
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Grief: When Someone you Love Dies in Recovery
In my early days of sobriety, the friendships I made were my lifeline. Standing outside 12-step meetings or hovering over huge platters of fries at diners, we laughed, cried and spilled our darkest secrets. For me, the first time I sat at a diner with a bunch of sober...
Good Grief: Navigating Loss When Battling Addiction & Recovery
When a loved one passes away, most people will fall into a state of depression. Anger and aggression is common, and many will lash out at those around them. These are normal stages as it is a time of high sensitivity and intense pain. However, for someone battling addiction and in...