A book review by Jodi Takhar JAGGED LITTLE EDGES Being a person in long-term recovery and working as a family addictions therapist, I have read loads of books, articles and material about addiction. Having said that, I have just read the most amazing book about addiction and I felt compelled to share it with
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Have you ever wondered if your loved one struggles with addiction, mental health issues, or both? Does your recovering spouse flirt shamelessly or spend too much time looking at porn? How do you know if someone you love is struggling with a sex addiction? Or any other addiction, for that matter? For more information just
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Whether it’s your child, spouse, parent, sibling, or friend, one thing’s certain. If your loved one struggles with addiction, you’ll take it on. As a recovering addict who works with the addicted person’s family, I see it all the time. If only I’d… Why didn’t you… What did I do wrong? Families blame themselves, and
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I wanted to share with you an article I just posted on the blog The Addicts Mom. What about “The Addicts” children? Children who grow up in homes with addiction, develop survival skills, which keep them safe within their family units. The learn very early on the three golden rules. Don’t talk. Don’t trust. Don’t
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