
4 Causes Of Damaging Shame
Some people grow up feeling good and strong, while others carry the burden of damaging shame that persists no matter how much love they receive...
Some people grow up feeling good and strong, while others carry the burden of damaging shame that persists no matter how much love they receive...
The denial cycle has a special meaning for families coping with substance use. We all have denial in our lives. Denial is a way to...
I want the time spent with my extended family to be filled with love, good food, and memories. Instead, drama hangs in the air like...
Processing grief about addiction is complicated. Addiction takes time to ravage a family, and grief is a common reaction to having a family member who...
Eighteen months. That’s how much time researchers say it takes to heal. Eighteen months for each stress inducing life event. Be it marriage or divorce,...
Fear and shame are powerful demons, but when the two are combined, you will feel suffocated emotionally. These two are also powerful consequences that both...
It’s a question many want to avoid. Where is the line that separates casual drinking and a medical disorder? Some say if you want a drink you’re...
Depression support for loved ones and friends can be challenging. What should you say to show you care? There are various types of depressive disorders,...
I needed advice about my son’s drug use, but where to turn? As a physician, I have treated many families with addiction problems and there...
From Cameron Gamso: “Do you want to be free from this addiction? Are you sure?” Obviously I was ready. I’d been meeting with my counselor...
Grief and sadness can catch you off guard when you least expect it. It’s been four years since my most enthusiastic cheerleaders have been gone....
Family addiction is complicated, and it isn’t isolated to one person who may be using. Addiction is passed on through generations and everybody is affected. Intergenerational...