When you love someone who is still in active addiction, it’s easy to become emotionally enmeshed in all of their ongoing chaos and drama. Here is a simple gauge you can use for your own self-assessment.
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TEDxBearCreekPark talk: How to Love with Boundaries
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How to Love with Boundaries
Alma Ruiz says
I recently found out that my son(25) failed his attempt to quit smoking pot after making a true effort to overcome his addiction… my heart sank!!
He’s been struggling with his addiction for a long time. Three years ago I had him on inpatient treatment, but since there are no sober-living facilities here in my area, he continued using shortly after rehab. (we live in Northwest Mexico)
after reading your book, I found the courage to ask him to move out of my house, but I did not stop paying for his therapy nor his meals… the limits I sat for myself, have worked so far because he’s respectful and punctual when we meet… I feel really sad for him, since I can’t afford to pay for another rehab…. and I see him suffer sincerely….